Exam 1 Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is health according to the WHO
- state of complete physical, mental & social well being
- not just the absence of disease
What is global health?
U.S Institute of Medicine
- health problems, issues & concerns that transcend national boundaries..best to be addressed by cooperative actions
- focus on public good
- multi-level interventions
- health policies & financing
- global perspective
Explain One Health
- effort of multiple disciplines working together
- think of all not just ppl - all connected
EX: access to food, climate change, housing, unsafe living conditions
Explain the relationship between health & the economy.
- ppl who are sick can’t work and bring $ to the community
- ppl can’t afford to be healthy & might not have access to healthcare service
How has international travel impacted global health?
- there are no boundaries meaning viruses and sickness spreads everywhere
How do non-medical services impact global health?
- sanitation improvements
- environmental hazard control
- vector control (mosquitoes or bugs)
- health promotion
- setting health policies
- financing of health services (for adequate resources)
- surveillance of diseases
Explain the Sustainable Development Goals
- established in 2015
- 2030 completion date
- involves 70 countries and 17 goals
What’s the importance of global health?
- no more boundaries
- ethics & justice
- affect on economic & social development
- global security & freedom
What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
- no poverty
- zero hunger
- good health & well being
- quality education
- gender equality
- clean water & sanitization
- affordable & clean energy
- decent work & economic growth
- industry, innovation & infrastructure
- reduced inequalities
- sustainable cities & communities
- responsible consumption & production
- climate action
- life below water
- life on land
- peace, justice & strong institutions
- partnerships for the goals
What should be the goal(s) of a health system?
- improved health (level & equity)
- responsiveness
- social & financial risk protection
- improved efficiency
What are the 6 building blocks & examples of each one
- service delivery
- health workforce
- health information
- medical products, vaccines & technologies
- financing
- leadership/governance
What is the definition of a health system?
- the sum of organizations, institutions, & resources whose primary purpose is to improve health
What are 3 examples of levels of care?
- primary, secondary & tertiary care
Which key Health Sector Issue address the age of a population?
- demographic & epidemologic changes
What are the 3 categories of health systems
- National Health Insurance
- National Health Service
- Pluralistic
Who/what is the most important part of a health system?
What is the primary function of a health system?
- to improve health
How does National Health Insurance view health?
- it is fundamental
How does National Health Service view health?
- it is fundamental
How does Pluralistic view health?
- it is a personal good
What level of care is the focus of the Alma-Ata?
- primary care
Which group of people is the primary focus on UNICEF?
What organization developed & implements the Essential Health Care (EHC) ?
What are the future challenges groups/organizations working in global heath?
