Global health Flashcards
what is the previously used definition for global health
collaborative trans-national research and action for promoting health for all
what does global health equity mean
a borderless pursuit of improving health for populations around the world
what are top causes of death in US
- ischemic heart disease
- stroke
- lung cancer
and more
how many people are living with HIV at the end of 2022
about 39 million
where do 2/3rds of the people living with HIV reside
WHO africa region
what percentage of people living with HIV knew their status
86%
when was the US president’s emergency plan for aids relief (PEPFAR) created
2003
what has PEPFAR done
has invested $100 billion in global HIV/AIDs.
25 million lives saved.
what is NCDs
noncommunicable diseases
what is NCD responsible for
leading causes of death and disability.
responsible for 73% of deaths and 61% of DALYs globally.
what is the 7th leading cause of poor health worldwide and 3rd leading cause of death worldwide
chronic respiratory illnesses
what is malaria caused and transmitted by
caused by a parasite and transmitted through anopheles mosquito
how many malaria cases are there as of 2021
247 million
why is malaria a problem in Africa
causes >95% of cases and deaths.
disproportionately affects children <5 and pregnant women.
malaria prevention
first ever vaccine in 2021
