Explain The Role Of Improving The Health Inequalities Of Individuals

To improve the health inequalities of people living in low SES areas individuals, communities and governments must take on certain responsibilities as this is due to the fact that some factors are outside of individual’s control. This will work towards addressing the health inequalities by providing equal opportunities while taking in all considered factors.

The socioeconomic disadvantage can contribute to addressing these health inequalities by gaining knowledge to learn about better health practices as it will influence better protective health behaviours such as not smoking, not excessively drinking, exercise and nutrition just to name some. The socioeconomic disadvantage must take responsibility for their health in terms of these aspects, as this will contribute to live healthier, and better quality lives through prevention of disease and injuries. Overall, actions such as remaining in school, or seeking a stable career for income can improve the SES. This will provide information to help individuals make healthy choices about their health and the health care used. Individuals can also help promote health in their family and friends by encouraging good health choices. These decisions will grow an individual's independence and reduce the risk
Community healthcare, better access to education, employment services, housing assistance and childcare services are examples of ways that can promote good health behaviours and limit the stress on low SES individuals which will overall provide better health outcomes as it will provide support and assistance by empowering everyone in the society to be involved in decision making, policy development and how it links to health