Factors that contribute: global distribution and marketing (AOS_1)

Question 1

define globalisation

Answer 1

the process whereby boundaries between countries are reduced, allowing individuals, groups, and companies to act on a global scale

Question 2

define global distribution

Answer 2

the transfer of goods and services internationally that has led to a more interconnected world

Question 3

define global marketing

Answer 3

the advertising and selling of goods and services on a global scale

Question 4

why are low/middle income countries targeted in global distribution and marketing

Answer 4

• lack of education
• lack of sales taxes
• lack of underage or labelling laws

Question 5

tobacco impacts on health status and BOD

Answer 5

• cancer = mortality

- respiratory diseases = incidence, morbidity

Question 6

alcohol impacts on health status and BOD

Answer 6

• injuries while intoxicated = increased YLDs
• drink early = lower life expectancy
• excess drinking resulting in liver diseases = increased DALYs

Question 7

why are processed foods bad?

Answer 7

they tend to be higher in sugar, salts, saturated fats, and trans fats

Question 8

processed foods impact on health status and BOD

Answer 8

• CVD = increased prevalence

- obesity and type 2 diabetes = increased YLDs

Question 9

define double burden of disease

Answer 9

• there are both communicable and non-communicable disease present in a country
• explains prevalence of communicable diseases because of poverty and non-communicable disease because of globalisation