Adverse working conditions, including long hours of work and not feeling valued may lead to excess stress. This is known as the social determinant of employment and working conditions. Women have reported that they are exposed to …show more content…
Reason being, elevated levels of stress can cause harm or aggravate illnesses. Stress can lead to unhealthy choices of food, substances or medication. With Yvonne experiencing an elevated blood pressure and weight gain, she must ensure a healthy diet is set in place. In conclusion, social determinants of employment and work conditions; health services, stress, bodies and illness have caused a single mother, Yvonne Johnson, to experience financial hardship, illness and extreme stress. Yvonne fortunately has the social support system of her parents and siblings, but changes with respects to coping mechanism and weight control/diet plans need to be set in