This term is generally used to denote those disorders resulting from the influence of the environment in which one lives or arise as a result of it.

Stress, for example, is considered one of the main consequences of the acceleration and speed of life in the modern world. Other diseases which are also considered as a product of society are addictions like alcoholism.

Types of social ills

·  Derivative of stress such as hypertension or anxiety disorders.

·  Provocadas by social influence as gambling.

·  Motivadas by environmental pollution as the increase in allergies.

·  Occupational diseases arising from certain occupations involving exposure to substances harmful to health.

·  Psychological disorders such as depression or the presence of low self-esteem due to the lack of well-being and happiness.

·  Eating Disorders caused by the influence of fads such as anorexia.

·  Outbreaks of violence and aggression as bullying arising from serious personal problems or educational.

Social Influence

The importance of the environment in which a person is born and develops is crucial in terms of diseases that can endure. Thus, although leprosy is not a social disease birthplace multiplies the chances of padecerla.

It seems that mental disorders due to the social demands, dissatisfaction and acceleration are one of the problems of Western countries and the modern era.

In poorer countries infectious diseases are a much bigger problem than in developed countries. The malnutrition, poor hygiene and lack of medical resources contribute to this.