Ethics and Infectious Disease Flashcards
What is a negative right?
A right to protect an individual, i. e. right to life
Why aren’t positive rights universal?
They arise from agreements i. e. education
What is the 10/90 divide and why does it occur?
10% of disease research money is spent on 90% of global burden of disease, this is borne from the profit motives of research organizations
What does Selgelid argue about the viewpoint of philosophers, policymakers, and citizens?
They would not want complete libertarianism or complete aggregate utilitarianism
What percentage of the initial COVID vaccines went to wealthy countries?
80%
Who is the most susceptible population to infectious disease?
The poor / low SES
What is epistemic agency?
The ability of one to be able to take responsibility for their own learning, understanding, and beliefs
