the epidemiological transition Flashcards
What does the epidemiological transition theory explain?
how morbidity and mortality change as a society develops socially and economically.
How does the epidemiological transition differ from the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)?
The epidemiological transition focuses exclusively on changes in disease prevalence and mortality, while the DTM shows changes in population metrics like birth and death rates.
What does the Epidemiological Transition Model (ETM) outline?
It outlines how deaths from infectious diseases decrease as society develops, while deaths from non-communicable diseases increase due to lifestyle changes and aging populations.
What characterizes the “Pestilence and Famine” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?
High mortality due to infectious diseases
Many pandemics
What advancements occur during the “Receding Pandemics” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?
Advances in technology and medicine
Social changes like improved hygiene
Reduction in infectious diseases
What are common features of the “Degenerative and Man-Made Diseases” stage in the Epidemiological Transition Model?
Increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, such as coronary heart disease
Low levels of infectious diseases
Why do deaths from non-communicable diseases increase in developed societies according to the Epidemiological Transition Model?
Because people live longer, allowing time for these diseases to develop, and lifestyle changes contribute to their prevalence.
