APA 1161 Study Guide - Final Guide: Millennium Development Goals, Disability-Adjusted Life Year, Infection
10 Sep 2016
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Health: a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. First world: industrialized, capitalist countries that fall within western european and us sphere of influence. Second world: those within the former soviet union"s sphere of influence. Third world: low u. n. development index, have developing economies. Fourth world lack industrial infrastructure, poorest third world nations. Two-thirds world: indicates that the majority of countries in the world are third world countries. The south: synonym for the last three terms. Millennium development goals (mdgs): global community committed to eliminating extreme poverty and improving the health and welfare of the world"s poorest people. Goal 1: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. Goal 3: promote gender equality and empower women. Goal 6: combat hiv/aids, malaria and other diseases. Goal 8: develop a global partnership for development. Determinants of health: the interconnected factors that determine an individual"s health status. Genetic make-up: predisposed to diseases, health problems.
