UK - variations in health in devped world

Question 1

UK vs USA healthcare

Answer 1

UK is state funded, public healthcare

USA in private healthcare (not everyone can afford insurance)

UK is better for trauma and access to healthcare for poorest but USA is better funded so specialist care is better

Question 2

What is the variations in health in the UK due to geographic location called?

Answer 2

Postcode lottery - unequal access to healthcare and other public services

Question 3

What is the geographical divide in the UK for health/?

Answer 3

North-south

Question 4

What is the dif in LE within the UK

Answer 4

up to 10 yr dif

Question 5

Where in the UK has the lowest number of smoking deaths?

Answer 5

Chilterns

Question 6

Where in the UK has the lowest number of cancer deaths?

Answer 6

Kensington

Question 7

Why does London have high rates of infectious disease?

Answer 7

High population density

Migration

Tourists

Question 8

What factors affect health in the UK?

Answer 8

Socio-economic deprivation - impacts lifestyle, mental health, environment