HED 329K Final: Notes for All Lectures
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Usa has highest gnp in world, and we have (relatively) high infant mortality rate. Social class is the most important determinant of health. Top 1% of wealthy americans have more money than bottom 90: us median income =k, when we"re stressed our body releases cortisol, which improves memory, enhance immune system, gives. 2: we are by far the most unequal of the world"s richest democracies (larger gap b/t rich/middle class) 9/11/14 lecture: coping with stress: stress is all around, ths issue is not the amount of stress you have, but rather how well you cope with it, stress is, the body"s natural response to demands, challenges, change. 2: switching to greener technology will improve economy by creating jobs (and reducing pollution from fossil fuels) Believed in preservation of pristine wilderness areas (ex: yosemite) Believed nature= to be preserved for own sake, not to provide resources for humans: david brower (save grand canyon)
