... general background factors (example: culture, politics and policies, media). The health, behaviour and attitudes of young people today are Australia's future health. Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people do not share the same good health. Various social factors contribute to the health of young people Socioeconomic status The socially disadvantaged people live shorter lives and suffer more illness than those who are well off. Even those at the middle levels of society exhibit poorer health than the wealthy. A socioeconomic disadvantaged person may have low income (unable to buy best health services); have poor education and limited access to health services; be unemployed; live in poor housing; and/or working in an unrewarding or menial job. Over time, the disadvantages affect their health and wellbeing. They suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem and social isolation, which influence health-related behaviours and health itself. Socioeconomic status impacts health outcomes and health services delivery, more markedly on ...

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