Spec 1: Global Patterns Of Health, Morbidity And Mortality Flashcards
Define mortality
Death
Define infant mortality rate
The number of deaths of children before their first birthday per 1000 live births a year
Define disease
A bodily disorder preventing good health
Define spread of disease
The movement from people or place of disease
Define endemic
Infectious disease always present in one area
Define epidemic
When a disease spreads to people quickly in one area
Define pandemic
Epidemic that spreads over a very large area e.g. Continent and world
How do health, disease and death vary globally?
Top 10 bottom countries with infant mortality rates are all above the Brandt line whereas the top 10 are below. This suggests the developed/richer world have lower infant mortality rates.
Afghanistan’s infant mortality rate: 117 per 1000 live births a year
Monaco, Europe: 1.81
Why are morbidity and mortality rates generally higher in the developing world?
Poor sanitation and hygiene levels.
Poverty, hence high levels of malnutrition/under nutrition and immunity.
Lack of education and access to health services.
Why do people in MEDCs live longer?
The environment is cleaner, better sanitation and clean drinking and sewage systems.
There are good healthcare systems and the government can afford for equipment and medication.
People in MEDCs are more aware of diseases and how to prevent them (education).
There are advertising campaigns, e.g. consequences of smoking.
Define morbidity
Illness, diseased state, disability or condition of poor health
Why are non-communicable diseases more common in the developed world?
They have different diets (salt, sugars and fats)
Alcohol consumption and smoking lifestyles
Global scale affects…
More than one continent
National scale affects…
One country
Regional scale affects…
An area within a country, such as a county
