disease + economic development Flashcards
1
Q
What are zoonotic diseases?
A
Spread from animal to human by viruses, bacteria and fungi
2
Q
What increases the risk of zoonotic disease being spread?
A
- no barriers for wild animals
- urbanisation creates habitats for some animals
- hygiene and sanitation are poor
3
Q
As HDI increases what happens to levels of cancer and why?
A
Increases because people living longer in countries with high HDI. Also have access to more processed food and activities
4
Q
What type of disease are LIDCS more likely to catch and what type of disease are ACs?
A
LIDCS- communicable
ACs- non-communicable
5
Q
Diseases in ACs:
A
- cancers and cardiovascular diseases increase
- communicable diseases have been mostly gone in ACs due to medicines and sanitation
- high rates of diabetes
6
Q
Diseases in LIDCs:
A
-high rates of communicable due to poor sanitation, lack of healthcare, malnutrition, polluted waters and slum housing