Public health determinants in social context

Abstract

Demographic situation at the global and regional levels is designated by social context and social mechanisms. The probability of a certain pathological state may increase under the influence of factors, most of which can be considered as socially determined. Poverty and health care limited availability are considered by the authors in the context of the risk of the formation of a marginal situation for patients with chronic diseases, which is manifested in adaptation crisis, disability of the patient in a situation of chronic disease.

Keywords

• health care availability
• marginal situation
• poverty
• public health
• social risks