Health Geography Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is health according to the definition provided?
Health is the complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or illness.
What is health geography?
Health geography is the application of geographical information, perspectives, and methods to the study of health, disease, and health care.
When was the National Health Service (NHS) established?
1948
What is the primary aim of the NHS?
To provide healthcare based on need rather than ability to pay.
Who is the current Health Secretary?
Wes Streeting
What is a con of the NHS?
Misdiagnosis / Human error
What is a pro of the NHS?
Advanced technology
What is a challenge faced by the NHS regarding staffing?
Understaffed and underpaid
What issue does the NHS face in rural areas?
Lack of access to hospitals
What is a consequence of overcrowding in hospitals?
High patient to doctor ratios after COVID-19
What is HDI?
HDI is a value between 0-1 based on health, wealth and education.
What is a NTD?
NTD’s are diseases found in the tropics that are ignored by the governments and pharmaceutical companies due to a lack of profit.
What are the SDoH?
The SDoH are based on the social and environmental conditions in which people live. Health inequalities leads to people having poorer health and die younger based on the circumstance they’re in, where they live and what they do.
