Economic and political influences Flashcards
What is the health system ranking based on? (3)
- 50% health (disability - adjusted life expectancy)
- 25% responsiveness (speed of service, protection of primary, quality of amenities
- 25% fair financial contribution
Where does the USA rank on total expenditure on health?
-Number 1 (15.3%)
Where does the UK rank on total expenditure on health?
-Number 19 (8.7%)
What policies have a direct baring on health? (9)
- Income security
- Employment
- Education
- Housing
- Business
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Justice
- Technology
What factors impact health? (8)
- Democracy
- International rivalry
- Civil conflict
- Ethno-religious issues
- Income inequality
- Rapid urbanisation
- Education levels
- Economnic development
What impacts on health? (4)
- Resources available for public health
- Resources given to public health
- Efficiency of the health system
- Exposure to risk factors
What is health determined by?
Where you are born Where you live How you are brought up Your life chances Your political voice Your family support
What are the roles of government in reducing exposure to health risks
Legislation
Regulation
Taxation
What childhood experiences have an effect on adult health
Nutrition Trauma Nurture Optimism Education
What are the chronic diseases of lifestyle?
Obesity
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
What are the reasons for the social and economic gradient of health (4)
- Access to health care
- Environmental exposures
(physical and social) - Health behaviours
- Life course factors
What determines access to healthcare? (3)
Affordability
Accessibility
Acceptability
What are the Physiological responses to psychological distress? (4)
- Increased blood pressure
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Immune dysregulation
- Oxidative cellular stress with accelerated ageing
