IDSB04H3 Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Notes
6 Apr 2011
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Table 6-1 and 6-2 have important definitions - know them! Leading causes of morbidity and mortality: the three leading causes of death are non communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease (chd), cancer, and stroke. Denmark - high income/highly redistributive: high degree of economic development, high life expectancy and low child mortality rates, however high mortality rates from cancer compared to low and middle income countries, egypt - middle income and partially redistributive. Life expectancy in egypt is lower than in european countries: average infant mortality rates but 6x higher then denmark, chd, stroke, hypertension, and pneumonia are leading causes of death, nigeria - low income, marginally redistributive, poor health indices. Life expectancy is about 46 years: child and infant mortality is high. Leading killers in nigeria are infections: hiv/aids, malaria, measles, and tb. Immunization, seatbelt use, smoking cessation, condom use, and diet and exercise: secondary prevention activities are aimed at early detection of disease to prevent its development.
