Chapter 8

Question 1

state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the absenec of disease

Answer 1

health

Question 2

measured death in population

Answer 2

mortality

Question 3

measures rates of disease and illness

Answer 3

morbidity

Question 4

reduces life expectancy by yeras spent with disabilities, and disabilities are weighted according to their level of severity and duration

Answer 4

health-adjusted life expectancy

Question 5

shift in disease pattern

Answer 5

epidemiological transition

Question 6

relationsip between income levels and life expectancy

Answer 6

preston curve

Question 7

WHO is concerned with the impact of better health on ______ and ______, wiht the impact of development policies on the achievement of health goals

Answer 7

development; poverty reduction

Question 8

WHO aims to build support across government for higher levels of _____ in health and to ensure that health is_____ with overall economic and development plans

Answer 8

investment; prioritized