Discuss from a global perspective the determinants of health and disease Flashcards
Which 3 categories can the causes of disease and death be grouped into?
- infectious diseases
- non-communicable diseases (eg. cancer)
- injuries and other
What are 5 traditional risks?
- undernutrition
- unsafe sex
- unsafe water
- poor sanitation
- indoor smoke from solid fumes
What is the inverse care law?
Members of the population who need good medical/social care the most, have the least availability to it
What is a key indicator of health inequity for mothers?
Maternal mortality
Which disease condition causes the most deaths in Europe?
Cardiovascular disease
In Europe, how many people die aged 0-14?
less than 5%
What is the “epidemiological transition”?
- countries are increasing their level of development
- so early death and disability from infectious diseases are declining
- and life expectancies are rising
what is the average life expectancy in low-income countries?
what is the average life expectancy in high-income countries?
low income: 62 years
high income 81 years
What are traditional risk factors associated with?
- poverty
- infectious diseases
Does the epidemiological transition mean that traditional or modern risks are more prominent?
Modern
In Africa, how many people die aged 0-14?
almost 50%
What are 4 modern risks?
- smoking
- alcohol
- poor diet
- physical inactivity
Which disease condition causes the most deaths in Africa?
HIV/Aids
What are modern risk factors associated with?
- lifestyle related
- mostly responsible for non-communicable diseases
Which regions of the globe are more likely to die from communicable diseases?
Low income
