Exam 2 Flashcards
stunting
results from chronic undernutrition, growth and development have been hindered. Low height for age
wasting
results from inadequate nutrition over a shorter period. Low weight for height
deficiency of vitamin A
associated with significant morbidity and mortality from common childhood infections, and is the world’s leading preventable cause of childhood blindness
deficiency of zinc
Zinc deficiency can lead to loss of appetite, growth retardation and impaired immune function
why do people suffer from undernutrition
dietary intake and illness
obstetric fistula
during childbirth, hole opens between bladder and vagina or rectum and vagina.
unsafe abortions
abortions not performed by medical professionals. At-home ways of terminating a pregnancy.
what areas of the world have the most unsafe abortions
Africa, Asia and Latin America account for almost 97 percent of unsafe abortions
emerging disease
newly discovered disease, like COVID
re-emerging disease
already existing disease that increases in incidence
push mechanisms
means of reducing the risk of developing new products enough that the for-profit sector might be interested
pull mechanisms
assure a future return in the event that a product is produced
characteristics of good vaccines
cheap, effective, and safe. Able to get vax over in one dose.
public-private partnerships
form of long-term contract between a government and a private entity, through which the government and private party partner in the provision of public services.
non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
environmental, social, advocacy and human rights work. They can work to promote social or political change on a broad scale or very locally. NGOs play a critical part in developing society, improving communities, and promoting citizen participation.
