socio demographic characteristics Case Study 2022

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In light of the study of social-demographic characteristics as well as the identification of
key social determinants for health, which are evident in the case study, this report will classify
the condition of Carla and her life with her children.
Socio-demographic characteristics
According to the research studies, the characteristics of an individual are related to their
demographic characteristics rather than any of their attributes. Data reports from the Australian
Institute of Health and Welfare revealed that around 7 million people which account for about
29% of the population in Australia reside in a remote and rural location (Rural and remote
populations, 2018). This percentage of the population faces some of the major challenges in their
literacy rate, unemployment rates, income rates which contributes to poorer health conditions
and housing. As per the data of 2017, employment to the population across the rural and remote
areas of Australia constituted 12% of the entire employment throughout the country of Australia.
More than 41.4% of the indigenous population living in a rural areas without any job while the
majority of the population is under intense poverty (Rural and Remote Education Inquiry
Briefing Paper | Australian Human Rights Commission, 2020).
Some of the major characteristics that have been highlighted in the case study of
consideration are lack of proper education, employment opportunity, and the geographical
location. It is to note that there lies a deep link among the socio-demographic characteristics and
the relevant social determinant of health. In light of the case study of Carla, the rural status of the
location where Carla lives contributes to the lack of proper education as well as employment
opportunities. The research study by Comber (2013), portrayed the degrading literacy system
among the rural population of Australia. This situation justifies the scenario of Carla being less
educated. The percentage of a single mother is also quite high, contributing to poor socio-

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demographic characteristics. The socio-demographic characteristics of the rural location and lack
of access to proper education contribute to poor employment and low income, as the major
determinant of health, in light of the case study (Roberts and Green 2013).
Social determinants of health
The social determinants of health can be defined as environments in which people are
raised, born, lived and in which their health is influenced (Krist, Davidson and Ngo-Metzger
2019). Social determinants of health explicitly constitute factors such as employment,
socioeconomic status, community, and physical climate, social networks and access to
appropriate care facilities (Adzika et al. 2017). The social determinants of health are important
for improving health and reducing long-term inequalities in the healthcare system (Daniel and
Butkus 2015).
Following the socio-demographic characteristics of rural living of Carla, in the small
coastal mining town, the relevant social determinant of health as the per case study includes
socio-economic status, level of education of literacy, the context of the rural community and
health care (Adler et al. 2016). The social-economic status affecting health and access to
adequate health care facilities is one of the main social determinants of health affecting an
individual. However, in line with the above discussed social determinant of health, the key social
determinant of health as per the evidence of the case study which has an impact over the
individuals of the case study can be linked with the poor educational level of Carla and her
children as well as lack of proper employment opportunity due to the demographic factor of a
rural location with their low-income status.
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