The social model examines how society contributes to a person's health and well-being, taking into account factors such as education and the environment; “Healthy people are those who live in healthy homes with a healthy diet in an environment equally suitable for birth, growth, work, healing and death…” (Illich, 1976). There are many advantages of the social model, for example; Education is considered an important factor in disease prevention and health promotion. Marx (1818) believed that the level of education and care you receive depends on your class. If you are from a wealthy, upper class (the bourgeoisie), then you will be more likely to have a higher level of education and better healthcare, but if you are from a working, lower class (the proletariat), then you will be less likely to have access to health services. good education and better healthcare. A disadvantage of the social model is that not all illnesses and diseases can be prevented. Breast cancer is an example of a disease that cannot be prevented through any form of socialization, but with advances in the medical field, cancer patients can now live longer and lead more normal lives.