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Anthropocene
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new geological era, also known as the time of humans. Throughout this time there are unstable climates and the earth is rapidly warming due to human activity. It is all about how we play a role in the climate and environment
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Global Health
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the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide
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diff between global and international health
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International health focuses on the health of participating countries with intention to affect non-participating countries, while global health directly states that its goal is to promote health and prevent and treat diseases for all people in all countries across the globe
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WHO
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(World Health Organization) specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health
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WHO date created
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April 7, 1948
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WHO mission
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the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health
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IHR
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(International Health Regulation) an instrument of international law that is legally-binding on 196 countries, including the 194 WHO Member States
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Health according to WHO
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a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
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Global Health Governance
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System of interconnected organizations working to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
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Morbidity
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the incidence of disease or being unhealthy
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Substainable development
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policies, projects and investments that provide benefits today without sacrificing environmental, social and personal health in the future
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Climate Hazards
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Climate related event or trend or their impact on geophysical systems that is linked to GHG emissions
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zoonotic disease
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Transfers from animals to humans
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Biodiversity
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biological variety in all its forms, from the genetic makeup of plants and animals to cultural diversity
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health governance
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To facilitate cooperation among states in dealing with cross-border health concerns
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surveillance
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Shows data to find patterns
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MERS
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome caused by coronavirus
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non-communicable disease
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Cannot be spread from person to person (diabetes)
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communicable disease
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Spread from person to person (through blood, airborne diseases, bodily fluids)
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endemic
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Doesn't change much/in one specific area
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epidemic
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Steady increase of disease in areas and #s of people
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pandemic
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Global disease
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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structural violence
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the violation of human rights. This can come in the form of social inequalities such as race, social classes, gender, ethnicity
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Global Solidarity
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the duty of all human beings to provide aid to those suffering injustices, and to address the structural problems that lead to these injustices
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