immune health of populations Flashcards
1
Q
where is there neglect?
A
the global south
2
Q
why is there neglect in the global south?
A
-pharmaceutical companies neglect research on diseases that have a greater impact on the global south
-distribution of vaccines and treatments
-lack of education, information and mistrust so low uptakes of vaccines and certain treatments
3
Q
what does exercise do for the immune system?
A
increase blood flow and increase metabolism
4
Q
what does increased blood flow and increased metabolism lead to?
A
-circulation of immune cells and proteins
-stronger immune defences
-controlled inflammation
5
Q
what can lack of exercise lead to?
A
-stress
-poor diet
-obesity
