Test 2 Flashcards
What is maternal mortality?
The death of a women while pregnant or within 42 days after the termination of the pregnancy.
Where does the majority of Australians live?
In major cities compared with rural and remote areas
Provide an example of how LEDC have worse wellbeing than MEDC
women in low-income countries have a 1 in 36 lifetime risk of maternal mortality, whereas this risk for women in high income countries is 1 in 3300
What factors are strongly linked to maternal mortality in both rural areas and urban slums in India?
Maternal mortality is strongly interconnected with poverty, poor sanitation, and a lack of affordable health services in both rural areas and urban slums.
What is the significance of clean water and sanitation for human health?
Both impact a persons health by causing diseases. In some situations access to unclean water and poor sanitation can affect a persons mental health too.
How does the wellbeing change in aus with rural vs urban?
the level of health is lower in regional areas than in major cities.
- People living in rural areas tend to have shorter lives and higher levels of injury/ disease and less access to health services
What factors contribute to shorter life expectancy and increased injury/illness rates in rural areas?
Physically hazardous jobs result in elevated accident occurrences.
Driving-related aspects,
- including long distances, higher speeds, and the presence of animals on roads
-less access to health care
Why do rural areas have shorter life expectancy than major cities?
they do not have the same opportunities for good health and with their limited health facilities have less skilled personnel
Difficulties of people living in rural areas
less access to health care, fewer educational and employment opportunities, increased food cost
Why does infant mortality remain high in India?
Infant mortality remains high due to over two-thirds of the population living in rural areas with limited access to health and reproductive services.
What factors have contributed to a reduced death rate in India since the 1950s?
Improvements in water supply, a decrease in infectious diseases, and increased education levels have led to a reduced death rate in India.
How has the number of children per woman in India changed over time?
The number of children per woman in India has decreased from 5 in the 1970s to 2.3 in 2018.
What are the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide?
Preventable complications such as severe bleeding, infections, and unsafe abortions are the leading causes of maternal deaths.
Where are the majority of maternal deaths concentrated globally?
Approximately 86% of maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two-thirds of these deaths.
How does poverty affect maternal mortality rates in India?
Poverty limits access and affordability of maternal health care, contributing to higher maternal mortality rates in India.
What is the main reason for the difference in maternal mortality rates between India and Australia?
Poverty
How does the preference for male children impact maternal mortality in India?
The pressure to produce sons leads to multiple pregnancies, increasing the risk of maternal mortality for Indian women.
What contributes to Australia’s lower maternal mortality rate compared to India?
Australia’s smaller population size, greater wealth, and higher accessibility to medical services contribute to its lower maternal mortality rate.
What disparities exist between Australian Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous Australians?
Australian Indigenous peoples experience lower levels of health, education, employment, and economic independence compared to non-Indigenous Australians.
What characteristics are associated with Indigenous Australian individuals reporting high levels of psychological stress?
Indigenous Australian individuals reporting high levels of psychological stress are more likely to be on a lower income, unemployed, smoke, have a disability, and have three or more long-term health conditions.
How does the employment rate of Indigenous Australians change with higher levels of education?
The employment rate of Indigenous Australians consistently increases with higher levels of education.
What challenges do Indigenous Australians face in accessing services and opportunities similar to other Australians?
Indigenous Australians often experience difficulties in accessing the same services and opportunities as other Australians. For instance, poor access to health services can impact school attendance, which might subsequently affect their employment prospects.
How might location impact education?
How further away you are from school.
How many schools are available to you.
The quality of schools available to you.
How might location impact employment and income?
Rural have less income but cost less for foods and stuff.
Urban costs more for products and services.
Rural have less job opportunities.
