Quality of life Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the definition of quality of life?
The standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.
What are the four dimensions of quality of life?
- Economic
- Social
- Political
- Environmental
What does the economic dimension of quality of life include?
- Money
- Wealth
- Income
- Employment
- Access to things you need or want in life
What factors are considered in the social dimension of quality of life?
- Education
- Health
- Equality
- Population
- Opportunities in society
What are the components of the political dimension of quality of life?
- People’s decision making
- Government
- Laws
- Human rights
- State
What does the environmental dimension of quality of life encompass?
- Interactions with the natural world
- Land use
- Water use
- Energy
- Climate
What is the difference between wealth and income?
- Wealth: Money and possessions accumulated over a lifetime
- Income: Money received or earned on a continuous basis as a result of work or investments
What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?
An indicator that uses life expectancy, access to and quality of education, and GDP per capita to determine how well people are in a country or region.
What factors are included in life expectancy?
- Medicine
- Technology
- Lifestyle
What does the literacy rate represent?
The percentage of the population of a given age group that can read or write.
What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product, the total dollar value of goods and services produced in a country.
What is GDP per capita?
GDP divided by population.
What are the characteristics of MEDC countries?
- Stronger economies
- Wealthier
- Higher quality of life
What are the characteristics of LEDC countries?
- Weaker economies
- Less wealthy
- Lower quality of life
