Health, Policy, Aging. and Disabilites Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing
health
the average lifespan of a newborn
life expectancy
the conditions in which people are born, grow and live
social determinants of health
an approach that explores sex and gender differences without assuming differences exists
gender and sex-based analysis (GSBA)
those treatments not normally taught in medical schools, used in hospitals, or included in health care plans (eg. acupuncture)
alternative medicine
the increasing influence of the medical profession in defining what is normal/healthy and abnormal/ill
medicalization
a term used to describe the sickness and injury caused by the health care system
iatrogenesis
Foucault’s term to explain people taking ownership of their bodies and their health
biopower
the ratio of seniors to workers
elderly dependency ratio
a system of inequality based on age that privileges the young at the expense of the old
ageism
a perspective that reinforces the inherent value of older people to society
healthy aging
any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person
elder abuse
the provision of any services required by persons who are dependent on others to meet their daily needs
long-term care
ongoing pain that lasts longer than three months after the usual recovery period for an injury or ailment
chronic pain
the deliberate ending of the life of a person who has an incurable or painful disease
euthanasia
the assertion that successful aging requires the gradual withdrawal form social activity
disengagement theory
the belief that people should remain engaged and active for as long as possible
activity theory
an approach that focuses on the individual and his or her abilites rather than limitations
people first philosophy
a mental or physical condition that limits people’s everyday activities and restricts what they can do
disability
the assertion that those with mental illnesses, unable to finish their education or secure a job, tend to drift into low-income groups
downward drift hypothesis
a state characterized by a BMI of 30 percent or more in an adult
obesity
calculated by dividing an individual’s weight (kg) by height (m2)
body mass index (BMI)
discrimination against those who have disabilities on the basis of preconceived notions about their limitations
abelism
a patterned social role that defines the behaviour that is appropriate for an expected of those who are sick
sick role
