lecture 14 Flashcards
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what is epidemiology
the study of occurrence and distribution of health related events, states or processes in specified populations
what is population health
the health outcomes of a group of individuals including the distribution of such outcomes within the group
what effects someones socioeconomic status
- occupation
- income
- education
- living standard measures
what is the NZDep
an area based measure of deprivation
what is absolute poverty
Income level below which a minimum nutritionally adequate diet plus essential non-food requirement is not affordable.
The amount of income a person, family, or group needs to purchase an absolute amount of basic necessities of life
what is relative poverty
the amount of income a person, family, or a group needs to purchase a relative amount of basic necessities of life, these basic necessities are identified relative to each society and economy
what does NZDep measure
measures relative socioeconomic deprivation
what does a low socio economic status mean for health
can lead to poor health conditions and disease
