key terms for Environment and population . Flashcards
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global mortality
distribution of death across the globe
global morbidity
the distribution of disease across the globe
epidemiological transition.
the change in causes of death from infectious diseases that cause high infant mortality and child rates to non - infectious diseases, and man- made diseases that affect elderly ppl more.
topography
the surface feature of a landscape.
incidence
the rate which new cases of a new diseases are identified and the risk of catching the disease.
air quality
measurement of how clean and free of pollution the atmosphere in an area is.
water quality
measurement of how clean and free of pollution the atmosphere in an area is
prevalence
how widespread a particular disease is
pandemic
the spread of disease across a globe ; some countries will be more affected than others.
incidence rate
the rate at which new cases of diseases are identified at different times of years. the incidence of some diseases peaks during particular months.
transfer/spread of disease
the passing of a communicable disease from a host to another
risk factor.
factors affecting the spread of disease eg, climate, water supply, sanitation
vector
living organisms that carry a disease from one host to another eg mosquitoes are a mode of transmission of malaria
vaccination and preventative measures
procedures carried out to reduce the likelihood of an outbreak of disease.
eradicate
to completely remove the threat of disease.
non - communicable disease
a disease/illness that is NOT transferable and infectious
communicable disease
a disease/illness that is transferable and infectious
HEALTH/well being
a good state of well being/health,happiness and welfare, both mentally and physically, not just the absence of disease. `
thinning of the ozone layer.
destruction of the gas found in the upper atmosphere. Most of the suns radiation can reach the earth, causing skin cancer.
cataracts
a medical condition, where the lens becomes opaque causing the vision of the person.
vector born illness( biologically transmitted)
infectious
hyperthermia
Under extremely hot temperatures, the body can no longer regulate its own temperature. this can lead to heat stroke.
recommended daily intake
the recommended amount of different nutrients and other food components that are recommended to an individual to eat.
NGO
not - for - profit voluntary organisations run at a local, national, international scales.
