Economic and Political Influences on Health

Question 1

What does the WHO rank health systems based on

Answer 1

Health (50%) - disability-adjusted life expectancy

Responsiveness (25%) - speed of service, protection of privacy and quality of amenities

Fair Financial Contribution (25%)

Question 2

What is a health policy

Answer 2

All policies which have a direct bearing on health, including:

• Income security
• Employment
• Education
• Housing
• Sanitation and Immunisation
• Business
• Agriculture and famine
• Transportation
• Justice
• Technology

Question 3

What are the explanatory variables of political, economic and military forces which affect public health

Answer 3

Democracy 
International rivalry 
Civil conflict
Ethno-religious cleavages 
Income inequality
Rapid urbanisation 
Level of educational attainment
Level of economic development

Question 4

What are the factors of political, economic and military forces which have causal impact on public health

Answer 4

Level of resources available for allocation to public health

Resources actually allocated to public health

Productivity and efficiency of health system at utilising allocated resources

Exposure of population to risk factors

Question 5

What political and economic factors is health strongly influenced by

Answer 5

1. The wealth and equality of a nation
2. Political decision making / policies on a broad range of issues
3. Economic spend and control
4. Legislation