KINE 1020 Study Guide - Luigi Galvani, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Biomedical Sciences
10 Dec 2013
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What is physical fitness: body composition, musculoskeletal fitness, cardiovascular fitness. World health orgainzation a state of complete physical, mental, social well being, not merely the absence of disease. The enjoyment of highest attainable health is fundamental human right. Not merely an absence of disease of infirmity. A connection between the body, mind and spirit . What makes you(or keeps you) healthy: behaviour, genetics, community and society (health care, environment (health care) Canada has a government- sponsored public plan available to all citizens that covers almost all elements of healthcare (usually not medication) The united states offers some government-sponsored programs, but the majority buy private healthcare through some private programs. Canada promises care to all citizens; no one is uninsured because of income or job medical insurance. Canada has longer wait times for access to care: there are fewer mri and ct machines in canada than in the us, patients are ranked based on urgency.
