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what is the definition of health?
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state of complete physical, mental, & social well-being, not merely absence of disease of infirmity
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what is global health?
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health issues & concerns that transcend national boundaries & may best be addressed by cooperative actions & solutions
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what are some things that influence global health?
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war, political unrest, natural & man-made disasters, international travel can increase spread of disease, climate changes, nutrition
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what disease is the leading cause of death in the world?
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cardiovascular disease
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what is the leading cause of death in Africa?
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HIV/AIDS
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what is the most common cause of death from cancer?
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lung cancer
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what are the 4 common global behavioral risk factors related to the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCD)?
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1. tobacco use
2. excess alcohol
3. poor diet
4. lack physical activity
2. excess alcohol
3. poor diet
4. lack physical activity
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what are some factors that affect the outcome of health?
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-physical environment
-social environment
-health behaviors
-individual health
-access to health services
-poverty
-education level
-social environment
-health behaviors
-individual health
-access to health services
-poverty
-education level
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what are some barriers that affect access to healthcare?
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-inadequate/lack of health insurance
-inability to pay
-language
-cultural barriers
-lack of healthcare providers
-lack of transportation
-inability to pay
-language
-cultural barriers
-lack of healthcare providers
-lack of transportation
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the burden of disease is growing disproportionately in the world & is largely affected by...
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-climate
-public policy
-age of population (people living longer)
-socioeconomic conditions
-risk factors
-public policy
-age of population (people living longer)
-socioeconomic conditions
-risk factors
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what are the goals for global health?
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-eradicate extreme poverty & hunger
-achieve universal primary education
-promote gender equality
-empower women
-reduce child mortality
-improve maternal health
-combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, & other diseases
-ensure environmental sustainability
-achieve universal primary education
-promote gender equality
-empower women
-reduce child mortality
-improve maternal health
-combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, & other diseases
-ensure environmental sustainability