Lecture 3 - Economical/Political

Question 1

What are the WHO ranking of health systems based on? (3 things)

Answer 1

Health 50%: disability-adjusted life expectancy
Responsiveness 25%: speed of service, protection of privacy and quality of amenities
Fair Financial Contribution 25%

Question 2

Policies based on the basics like sanitation, immunisation, housing, education, famine, inequality will YES or NO have more impact that policies targeted at individuals?

Answer 2

Yes, policies on the basics have more impact.

Question 3

What are 4 things that Health is strongly influenced by?

Answer 3

Wealth and equality of a nation.
Political decision making/policies
Economic spend and control
Legislation

Question 4

How is funding for health created?

Answer 4

Taxation

Question 5

Where is it distributed?

Answer 5

Primary, secondary and tertiary care.

Question 6

What economical and social policies are beneficial to a country’s health?

Answer 6

Policies promoting economic development and poverty reduction.
Policies promoting child and youth education and development.

Question 7

What Living and working condition policies are beneficial to a country’s health?

Answer 7

Policies that promote healthier homes, neighbourhoods and schools.