UNIT 4 AOS1 1A Flashcards
High Income:
$12536 and above.
- Australia.
- Canada.
- Japan.
- USA.
Upper-middle income:
$4046 - $12535.
- China.
- Turkey.
- Mexico.
- Cuba.
Lower-middle income:
$1036 - $4045.
- India.
- Indonesia.
- Pakistan.
- Bangladesh.
Low income:
$1035 or less.
- Chad.
- Nepal.
- Zimbabwe.
- Mali.
$$$ (economic) characteristics of High-Income
- Wide range of industries.
- Higher levels of debt.
- Low poverty.
- High-income earners.
Social characteristics of High-Income
- Higher Gender Equality.
- High Education and Employment.
- Strong Legal Systems.
- Access to Healthcare.
Environmental characteristics of High-Income
- Well-developed infrastructure.
- Safe water and sanitation.
- High food security.
- Adequate housing.
- More CO2 emissions.
$$$ characteristics of Middle-Income
- Higher levels of poverty.
- Increase opportunities for trade.
- Growing infrastructure.
Social characteristics of Middle-Income
- Greater levels of Gender equality.
- High birth rates.
- Limited access to technology.
- Greater education and employment.
Environmental characteristics of Middle-Income
- Process of building infrastructure.
- Safe water + sanitation.
- Lack of adequate housing in urban slums.
- CO2 emissions.
$$$ characteristics of Low-Income
- Limited range of industries.
- High levels of extreme poverty.
- Low levels of debt.
Social characteristics of Low-Income
- Low gender equality.
- Poor education system.
- No social security.
- Limited access to technology.
Environmental characteristics of Low-Income
- Limited access to safe water and sanitation,
- Food insecurity.
- Lack of adequate housing and ventilation.
HS + BOD In low income:
- Low life expectancy.
- Low HALE.
- Higher U5MR.
- High Mortality and Morbidity.
- High Infant Mortality.
HS+ BOD in middle income:
- Relatively low life expectancy and HALE.
- Higher U5MR
HS + BOD in high income:
- High life expectancy.
- High HALE.
- Low U5MR.
- Low Infant Mortality.
Similarities between high, middle and low countries. (HS + BOD)
- Life expectancy increasing among all groups.
- Infant Mortality and U5MR are decreasing for all groups.
- Non-communicable diseases account for the greatest proportion of deaths.
Differences between high, middle and low countries. (HS + BOD)
- Life expectancy fluctuates more in low-income countries.
- Mortality rates increase as income decreases.
- Middle/low experience double burden of disease.
Double Burden
Communicable and non communicable (life style diseases) co-exist in the same community.
Extreme poverty
People around the globe who earn US$I.90 a day, particularly in low-income countries.
Relative poverty
Individuals live on less than 50% of the national income rate.
Urban Slum
Settlement/neighbourhood comprised of housing that doesn’t provide essential conditions to live a healthy life.
GDP –> Gross Domestic Product
- Measure that reflects the economic state of a country.
- Values of the goods and services produced in a country over 12 months.
What is safe water?
Water that isn’t contaminated with disease-causing pathogens such as bacteria and chemicals (as a result of agriculture + industry).
Why is safe water an issue?
- Women + children spend hours collecting water.
- Poor and vulnerable are the most affected.
- Cannot grow crops or feed livestock.
- Increase in contaminated water being used.
Safe water Physical H+W
- Increase disease risk.
- Dehydration/Malnutrition.
- Lack of energy –> can’t participate in activities.
Safe water Mental H+W
- Increased stress and anxiety levels for women.
Safe water Social H+W
- Women collect water preventing participation in the community. –> isolation.