KINE 2P41 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Anorgasmia, Health Care In Canada, Health Promotion
25 Feb 2016
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Impact of health information and evidence on modern society. Complexities of societal definitions of health o o. 1/3 of us would not be here without common medical interventions. Health system establishes what is safe, measures things that makes us sick, and tries to fix us if food, drink, or air made us sick. Impact of health information and medical evidence on modern society o o o. And the influence of health information continues to grow. Many of our choices in life are directed in some degree by health information o. And the influence of health information is hotly debated o o o o o o o o. Society"s values and expectations of what is right and wrong o. About 30% of all healthcare spending for medicines and dental care paid through health. About 40% of a government"s budget goes to health care.
