4.1.5 SAC Flashcards
global health
the health of populations in a worldwide context that go beyond the perspectives and concerns of individual countries; about an international collaborative approach to achieving equity in health for all people worldwide
sustainable development goals
United Nations came together to produce 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that work together to achieve 3 major objectives by 2030: end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, tackle climate change
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no poverty. zero hunger. good health and wellbeing. quality education. gender equality. clean water and sanitation. decent work and economic growth. peace, justice and strong institutions
poverty
relates to deprivation of resources (or inability to access resources)
extreme poverty
living on less than US$1.90 per day
relative poverty
living on less than 50% of the average income of a country
hunger
a continuing lack of food needed for an active and healthy life
undernutrition
don’t have enough food to meet their daily energy requirements, resulting in wasting and stunting
malnutrition
lack of specific nutrients required for the body to function effectively
food security
refers to people having regular, nutritious, safe and culturally appropriate food from non-emergency sources
sustainable agriculture
refers to the capacity of agriculture to provide sufficient food overtime which is economical, socially responsible and environmentally sound
Social Protection Measures (‘floors’)
refers to measures which help people prevent or overcome adverse situations which affect their wellbeing; it includes measures such as free healthcare and sickness, disability, old age and unemployment benefits
communicable diseases
can be passed on such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and diarrhoea
non-communicable diseases
cannot be passed on such as CVD, cancer and diabetes
quality education
refers to education delivered by trained teachers in suitable facilities with access to learning tools such as ICT
gender equality
refers to the situation where males and females have the same rights, opportunities, access to resources, level of power and control over all aspects of their lives
clean / safe water
refers to water which is free from harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses and parasites
sanitation
refers to the safe disposal of human urine and faeces, as well as the maintenance of hygienic conditions through garbage collection and disposal of wastewater
decent work
refers to productive work for women and men in conditions of freedom, equality, security and human dignity; it involves opportunities for work that delivers a fair income; provides security in the workplace and social protection for workers and their families
economic growth
refers to an increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over time
institutions
refers to the rules, laws and government organisations
human rights
refers to the rights inherent to all human beings, whatever nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language or an other status
no poverty description
aims to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere (US$1.90).
ensure all people have equal rights and access to appropriate social protection systems.
build resilience
no poverty reasons why
millions of people globally are still living in extreme poverty which means they experience deprivation.
poverty results in high rates of morbidity and mortality.
less able to participate in making decisions which affect their lives