Global Influences on Health Flashcards
1
Q
What can an inadequate income cause?
A
Stress.
Unhealthy behaviours.
2
Q
How can the government affect health?
A
Taxes to reduce consumption of ‘bad’ items.
Public policies to regulate resources.
3
Q
What drives health at a populational level?
What drives health at a societal level?
A
Populational - education, housing, transport.
Societal - poverty, access to healthcare, stigmas.
4
Q
How can the health of different nations be compared?
A
Quality of care.
Access to care.
Efficency.
Health expenditures.
5
Q
What are psychosocial factors?
A
Emotional support, self-esteem, trust.
Assessed through both questions and listening.
