BMED 271 Study Guide - Final Guide: Hans Rosling, James Orbinski, Socialized Medicine
13 Oct 2016
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Upstream prevention: interventions that aim to treat the cause of a health problem. Not having time to look after yourself. Poor housing and sanitation conditions: an advocate is one who pleads, defends, and supports the cause and interest of another. Joan of arc led the french army to several victories against the english during the 100 years" war. Abraham lincoln preserved the united states while ending slavery and promoting modernization. The suffragette movement advocated for change within society to allow and accept women"s rights. Martin luther king jr. advocated for african americans to gain equal rights (civil rights movement). Tommy douglas (father of socialized medicine) is responsible for today"s heath system in canada. James orbinski founded mcmaster university"s health reach program for children in war zones. Dr. sheela basur advocated during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars) in toronto, 2003. Dr. helen caldicott (president of physicians for social responsibility) advocated against nuclear wars: advocacy can be manifested at three levels:
