Chapter 8: Global health And Human Development Flashcards
What is gross domestic product? (GDP)
GDP is the value of all goods and services produced in a country in a 12 month period.
A measure that reflects economic status
Define Sanitation
The process of eliminating the contact between humans and hazardous wastes, including human and animal faeces, solid wastes, domestic wastewater (sewage ,grey water), industrial wastes and agricultural wastes
Subsistence farming
Self-sufficient farming farming carried out by individuals to provide food for themselves and their family
What is malaria
A water-related disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
Leads to diarrhoea which can lead to death
Define a Developed country
A country that has progressed adequately with regard to •Economic, •Mortality and •Demographic indicators
Human Development creates an environment in which people can:
- Develop to their full Potential (Die Peacefully)
- Lead Productive,Creative lives according to needs+interests (LiPs Closed)
- Expand Choices (EC)
- Enhance Capabilities (EC)
- access Knowledge, Health and decent Standard of living (KHS=Mrs Stacey)
- Participate in life of community+decisions affecting their lives.
What is absolute poverty
Those living on less than $1.25 US per day
What is Relative poverty?
Those living on Less than 50% of their countries average income
Define a developing country
A country that has NOT progressed adequately with regard to economic, mortality and demographic indicators
What is the human development index?
It is a measurement system created by U.N that attempts to reflect the level of human development being experienced in different countries and regions.
What are the 4 human Development index indicators?
HEALTH= •Life Expectancy EDUCATION=. •Mean yrs schooling •Expected yrs of schooling LIVING STANDARDS= Gross National •Income (GNI) per capita
What are the social characteristics of developed countries
- Gender Equality
- High levels of education
- High levels of employment
- Low birth rates
- Developed Healthcare system
- Developed legal system
What are the environmental characteristics of developed countries?
- Safe water and sanitation
- Access to food
- Adequate housing
- Adequate infrastructure
What are the Human Development Index Classifications?
VERY HIGH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT eg. Australia HIGH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT eg. Federation of Russia MEDIUM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT eg. China, Indonesia LOW HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Eg. Pakistan, Uganda and Zimbabwee
What are the Economic characteristics of developed countries
- Wide range of industries
- many opportunities for global trade
- High average incomes
- low international debt
