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UNIT 4 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. Influences contributing to variations in health status of developing countries and Australia. UNIT 4 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
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UNIT 4 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Influences contributing to variations in health status of developing countries and Australia
UNIT 4 HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Key Knowledge: ‘the influenceon the health status of developing countries compared to Australia of income, gender equality, peace/ political stability, education, access to healthcare, global marketing (od alcohol, tobacco, fast/ processed foods) and physical environments’ Key Skills:‘compare factors that influence the health status and human development of Australia and developing countries’
http://animoto.com/play/Ii9hpYIUozLMl2EKg8JA3Q • UNICEF videos • http://www.youtube.com/user/unicef?ob=4&feature=results_main • AIDS in Africa a 10 min overview • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogTwwepces
Influences on health status • There are many factors that contribute to the differences experienced in both developed and developing countries. • An understanding of these factors is essential in reducing the inequalities that exist globally.
Influences on health status • As it is always a combination of elements that contribute to the health outcomes of a population, it is difficult to look at factors in isolation. Some of the factors we will be examining include: Gender Equality Physical Environment Education Access to Health Care
Income • GDP – Gross Domestic Produce GDP is the market value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year. • It is a reflection of the wealth of a country and affects how much money is available to spend on services and infrastructure.
Physical Environment • Major factors • Access to water and sanitation • Housing • Climate and air quality
Gender Equality • The disadvantage of women
Peace/ Political stability • War and conflict have a major influence on health and human development
Governments and individuals working together to produce effective health and development outcomes • If governments don’t have the best interests of the people at heart health and devel0pment will be effected
Education • Education is one of the bigger factors that affect health and development in so many ways
Global Marketing • Affect of major companies pushing products into developing countries • Alcohol • Tobacco • Processed foods