chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
health
A
state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
2
Q
what is disease, disability and death a result of
A
interconnections between human biology, lifestyle, environmental and social factors
3
Q
avg. life expectancy
- 1900
- today
A
- 47 yrs
- over 77 yrs
4
Q
chronic illness
-definition
A
lasts for more than 3 months, controlled by not cured
5
Q
heart disease
- kills over
- costs
A
- 385,000 people per year
- 108.9 billion each year
6
Q
stress
- affects
- leads to
- reduces
A
- thoughts, feelings, mood and body
- health problems
- ability to think logically and reasonably
7
Q
socioeconomic status is related to
A
stressful and harm living conditions, disease, lack of access to adequate health care
8
Q
health disparities
A
unequal distribution of social, political, economic and environmental resources
