Examples Of Social Determinants Of Health

The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels. Social determinants relate to this issue because it is one of the key things that is influencing teen pregnancy and/or parenthood. It has been proven that teenage girls who have either not done well at school, dropped out, or do not have a clear idea for their future are the ones that are more likely to become pregnant. A reason for this is because the girl has no plans for her future meaning she has less care if she accidentally becomes pregnant. Generally, girls who drop out of school or aren’t doing very well come from a family that isn’t very strict or have much care which could lead to another reason as to why the teen is careless about getting pregnant. The way someone is brought up or their background influences from home have major impacts on children/teenagers, so if a teenager was raised by a teen mother themselves, it is more likely for them to also become a teen mother. This is because she might see becoming pregnant as the “normal” thing to do in her family. Another social determinant as to why a teenager could fall pregnant is because she may feel as becoming a parent is her best option.