Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
15 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Health |
State of complete physical, mental and social well- being not just the absence of disease or infirmity. |
not just the absence of... |
|
|
Public Health |
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical and mental health through organized community efforts towards a sanitary environment. |
|
|
|
Global Health |
An area for study research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people world-wide |
|
|
|
Human Development Index |
Four indicators and three dimensions- life expectancy at birth - health Mean years of schooling- Education Gross national income per capita- Living standards. |
|
|
|
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
Un's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people live a better life. |
|
|
|
Sustainable Development Goals |
Global goals- universal call to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all enjoy peace and prosperity. These 17 goals build on the success of the MDG's while including new areas like climate change , economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice- goals are interconnected |
|
|
|
What are the 17 sustainable development goals ( first 5 ) |
1. No poverty 2. Zero hunger 3. Good health and well-being 4. Quality education 5. Gender Equality |
|
|
|
What are the 17 sustainable development goals ( second 5 ) |
6. Good health and sanitation 7. Affordable and clean energy 8. Decent work and economic growth 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 10. Reduced inequalities |
|
|
|
What are the 17 sustainable development goals ( last 7 ) |
11. Sustainable cities and communities 12. Responsible consumption and production 13. Climate action 14. Life below water 15. Life on land 16 Peace, justice an strong insistutions, partnerships for the goals |
|
|
|
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) |
In 2000, 189 nations made a promise to free people from extreme poverty and multiple deprivations. This pledge became the eight Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015. In September 2010, the world recommitted itself to accelerate progress towards these Goals. |
|
|
|
Eight Millennium Goals ( first 5 ) |
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health |
|
|
|
Eight Millennium Goals ( last 3 ) |
6. Combat HIV/ aids and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development |
|
|
|
Critical Global Health Concepts & Key health issues |
1. The determinants of health ( income, housing, geographic location ) 2. Non-communicable diseases3. Human rights and ethical issues4. Health care systems |
|
|
|
Medicine vs Public Health |
Differentiating Ftrs Focus Individual M Population PH Ethical Bases Personal Service MPersonal Service PH Emphasis Diagnose, treat, care for an individual person. MDisease prevention + health promotion for the community. PH Intervention Broad spectrum which may target environment, medical care, human behaviour and lifestyle PH Emphasis on Medical care M |
|
|
|
Smallpox eradication: |
Acute contagious disease caused by the variola virus In 1966, affected 10-15 million people, killed 30% of affected people! deep scars & blindness WHO proposal and the US technical & financial support (1959-1966)→ All Who members manage program funds effectively * Report all cases * Encourage research on smallpox *Maintain flexibility in implementation of the program to suit local needs In 1980, WHO declared smallpox the 1st eradicated disease in history |
|
