8.3 social + environmental characteristics Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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social characteristics
A
- gender equality
- birth and population rates
- education and employment levels
- social security systems
- health systems
- access to technology
- legal systems
2
Q
gender equality
A
when males and females have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities
3
Q
factors that contribute to the difference in birth rates between high and low income countries
A
- access to contraception
- choice in family planning
- career choices
- education
- gender equality
- culture
4
Q
what is meant by environmental factors?
A
characteristics of the environment contribute to the level of health and wellbeing experienced in all countries
5
Q
environmental factors
A
- safe water and sanitation
- food security
- adequate housing
- adequate infrastructure
- levels of carbon dioxide emissions
6
Q
what factors impact on food security in low income countries?
A
natural disasters such as floods and droughts because they lack the financial resources to purchaser food in emergency situations
7
Q
urban slum
A
a settlement, neighbourhood, or region comprised of housing what does not provide the essential conditions required to live a healthy life
