Critical Numbers And Ph Flashcards
What is a nominal variable
Two or more categories but no order
Binary variable ?
Only two categories
Yes no
Female male
What is utilitarianism
Maximum good to be achieved
What is deontology and its branches
Kantianism- the act itself deems its worthiness
Virtue ethics - character on the person who is doing the act
Challenges of an ageing population
Pension and social security strain
Increase in demand for healthcare
Bigger demand for trained workforce
Pervasive ageism
Reasons people smoke
Addiction Stress coping Habit Socialising Fear of weight gain
Stages of change model of smoking
Pre contemplation , not a problem
Contemplation , smoking has issue but not ready to quit
Preparation , you agree to quit
Action , stop smoking
Maintenance more comfortable as a non smoker
Relapse
Leading causes of child death
Pneumonia
Diarrhoea
Malaria
Formula for bmi with units
Weight in kg divided by height in metres squared
What is distress and eustress
Distress , negative stress which is damaging and harmful
Eustress - positive stress
Response to the body for stress
Alteration in endorphin and cortisol Increase in stomach acid Over and under eating Lower concentration Mood swings
Factors contributing to chronic stress
Prolonged exposure to stress
Lack of control over stress
Personal character
What is economic efficiency
Using your limited resources to maximise benefit
Causes of an ageing population
Improvements in sanitation Life expectancy is rising Falls in fertility Decline in premature mortality Fewer children born
Two types of ageing
Intrinsic , natural , universal and inevitable
Extrinsic , dependant on external factors , eg exposure to uv rays , smoking air pollution
