Introduction to Global Determinants Of Health Flashcards
1
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Define Demography
A
Study of size and shape of populations
2
Q
Define epidemiology
A
Study of disease in populations
3
Q
Define statistics
A
Study of data in numerical form
4
Q
Give an example of an demographic shape
A
Age-sex proportions
5
Q
Give 3 examples of what affects population health
A
Economic composition such as wealth distribution
Behavioural and lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise
6
Q
What do burden of disease, disability and ageing depend on?
A
Population size
Population shape
Age-sex specific rates
7
Q
What are socio-demographic factors of global determinant of health?
A
Demographic transition
Economic transition
Behavioural and lifestyle
8
Q
What are population factors of global determinants of health?
A
Population size
Population shape
Age-sex specific rates
