Understand The Basic Of Health Economics Flashcards

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What is the definition of health according to WHO?

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A state of complete physical and mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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What does health care encompass?

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Prevention, treatment, management of illness, and preservation of mental and physical well-being through services offered by medical and allied health professions.

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What are needs in the context of health economics?

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Psychological, personal, or socio-economic requirements necessary for functioning and living, including basic requirements like food and shelter.

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Fill in the blank: Healthcare, education, and other services are part of _______.

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extended needs.

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What is a want in health economics?

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A product or service desired by a customer that is not mandatory for survival.

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What is demand in the context of health economics?

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The needs or wants that consumers are willing and able to buy at each specific price.

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