PSY 399 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease
12 Apr 2018
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Social, political and economic forces support health. Also drive risk of illness and compromised development for some while sparing others. Most theories agree that global health, illness and development. Owing to local, national and global forms of equity and inequity. Almost half the world lives on < . 50 a day. 80% of humanity have < a day. 70% of people in poverty are female. Most under 5 child deaths can be prevented by clean water, hygiene and medicines like vaccinations. Lack of health professionals in africa and asia. Social theories about how health and development determined/shaped (kleinman) Individuals and families health knowledge and behaviors have tremendous impact on health status. Top 10 causes of death worldwide (from #10 to #1) Diabetes, hiv/aids, road injuries, viral hepatitis, lung cancer, alzheimer"s, lower respiratory infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cerebrovascular disease, ischaemic heart disease. Political, cultural, governance factors, societal commitment to equity also important.
