(422 E3) global health Flashcards
global health
the understanding and promoting of health in an inter-cultural and interdisciplinary context
goal of global health
Improving health for all people in all nations by promoting wellness and eliminating avoidable disease, disability, and death
global healthcare delivery ideal: decolonizing health
Stresses the commonality of our humanity and an approach to health which requires a collective (partnership-based) action
Accompaniment and solidarity = working side by side with colleagues with social justice as a core component to healthcare
Ex. Partners in Health(PIH): ‘We refuse to accept that any life is worth less than another
the United Nations
Neither a supra-State nor a government entity. It does not have an army and it imposes no taxes. It depends on the political will of its Member States to have its decisions put into action and relies on the contributions of its Members to carry out its activities
World Health Organizations
Established by the UN as responsible for international public health. Advocates for universal health care, monitoring public health risks, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and promoting health and well-being. Funded by voluntary member states and private donors
definition of a refugee
a refugee is a person who must leave his or her homeland due to persecution of beliefs, race or ethnicity
how do we measure health at a population level
global burden of disease
global burden of disease
Tool to quantify health loss from hundreds of diseases, injuries, and risk factors
Health systems can be improved, and disparities can be eliminated
GBD research incorporates both theprevalenceof a given disease or risk factor and therelative harm it causes.
The tools allow decision-makers to compare the effects of different diseases, such as malaria versus cancer, and then use that information to prioritize prevention, research and funding
health care systems: life expectancy
life expectancy: 76.4% (average for high income is 82.3%, ranked 32/38)
what does the US do well at compared to other nations
cancer survival
heart attack, and stroke survival
Medicating those with long-term chronic conditions (diabetes)
Research
what are the top performing countries doing
They provide for universal coverage and remove cost barriers
They invest in primary care systems to ensure that high-value services are equitably available in all communities to all people
They reduce administrative burdens that divert time, efforts, and spending from health improvement efforts
They invest in social services, especially for children and working-age adults
who were the top performing countries
Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia
disability adjusted life year
a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the cumulative number of years lost due to ill health, disability or early death
takes into consideration morbidity and quality of life
want to reduce DALY
