Chapter Three

• Blended family


  A family consisting of a couple, the children they have had together and their children from previous relationships
• Indoor air pollution


  When the air inside a house or building contains pollutants, such as fine particles and carbon monoxide. It is often caused by inefficient cooking and heating practices.
• Peer influence


  The social influence a peer group exerts on its members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group
• Social gradient of health


  The higher a person's income, education or occupation level, the healthier they tend to be
• Sociocultural factors


  The social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These include socioeconomic status, social connections, family and cultural influences, food security, early life experiences, and access to affordable, culturally appropriate healthcare.
• Step family


  A family formed after the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person that includes a child or children