Excess Mortality Flashcards

1
Q

what does excess mortality refer to

A

the number of deaths actually recorded being greater than the number expected on the basis of past data

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2
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is overall life expectancy increasing or decreasing

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increasing however this progression is slower in Scotland

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3
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within excess mortality what is a risk factor

A

something that increases your likelihood of developing a disease

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4
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within excess mortality what are modifiable risk factors

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things such as smoking, diet and physical activity

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5
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within excess mortality what are non-modifiable risk factors

A

age, ethnicity, family history

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6
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how many proposed hypothesisfor excess mortality are there

A

17

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7
Q

name some of the proposed hypothesis for excess mortality

A

deprivation, migraion, genetic differences, health behaviours

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8
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if X and Y are caused by a 3rd variable Z, what is Z called

A

a confounding variable

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9
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what are some of Glasgows biggest killers

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CVD, cancer, obesity, alcohol

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10
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why is the morbidity rate so high in glasgow

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due to socioeconomic deprivation and poverty

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11
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there is an important link between socio-economic culture and environment on what (excess mortality)

A

health outcomes

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