Transitions and burden of disease Flashcards
What direction is the burden of disease taking?
From communicable to non-communicable diseases?
What does the double burden of disease entail?
An increase of NCDs due to urbanisation, diet and lack of physical activity while infectious diseases is still a problem
What adds to the double burden of disease?
Mental health
What increased in terms of DALYs between 1990-2015?
High BMI, drug use, occupational carcinogens, low physical activity, smoking
What does the demographic transition entail?
A larger older population than before?
What drives the demographic transition?
Reduction in poverty, improvement in health access
How many people >60 are expected to live in 2050?
2 billion (900 million now)
What are some common health conditions associated with aeging?
Hearing loss, back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, COPD, diabetes, depression, dementia
What are the WHO response to the demographic transition?
Aligning health systems with the needs of older populations, developing systems for providing long-term care, creating age-friendly environments, improving measurement, monitoring and understanding
What does “Years of life lost” mean?
The number of life a person loses as a consequence of dying early due to a disease
What does “Years of life lived with disability” mean?
The number of years of life a person lives with disability caused by the disease
What is the socio-demographic index (SDI)
Index of economy, education, fertility rate and represents social and economic development
