Human Wellbeing

Human wellbeing

The ability of people to access the things they need to live happy, health and contented lives.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product is the total monetary value of all the goods and services produced by a country over a specific time period (usually a year).

Basic requirements for life

Water, food, shelter, money and health.

Developed Country

An industrialised nation with a strong economy.

Developing Country

An non-industrialised nation with a weak economy.

Refugee

The act of fleeing a country to escape the effects of a natural disaster or avoid persecution.

Life Expectancy

A measure of the average time an individual is expected to live based on statistical averages.

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)

A measure of the number of children who die under one year of age for every 1000 children born.

World Health Organization (WHO)

An agency that defines sanitation and monitors health indicators globally.

GDP per capita

A measure of the total value of goods and services produced in a country per person.

Poverty line

The minimum income required to meet basic necessities, such as food, water, and shelter.

Life expectancy importance

It indicates the overall health, quality of life and development of a country.

Factors affecting life expectancy

Wealth, access to medical care, and lifestyle choices.

Consequences of low life expectancy

Regions face lower life expectancy due to disease, conflict or poor infrastructure.

Government investment related to life expectancy

Governments and organisations invest in healthcare, education and social policies to improve public health and extend lifespans.

Absolute poverty

A condition where individuals lack the financial resources to meet basic living standards.

Impact of mining on rural areas

Provides one of the only opportunities for ongoing work but takes workers away from farming.

Cycle of underdevelopment

Perpetuated by lack of economic resources and limited access to essential services.

Mineral deposits and poverty relationship

Individual workers see minerals and metals as a path to freedom from poverty, despite tough and low-paying jobs.

Human Development Index ranking

A measure that reflects the overall wellbeing and development of a country.

Gross National Happiness Index

A qualitative measure that explains happiness as an indicator of wellbeing

Quantitative Data

Refers to information that can be measured and expressed numerically

Qualitative Data

Refers to descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically

happiness and wellbeing indicators

Happiness correlates with many other wellbeing indicators, such as health and life expectancy

United Nations World Happiness Report

Ranks countries by their happiness based on criteria including GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption

Gross National Happiness (GNH)

It combines well-being, life expectancy, inequality of outcomes, and ecological footprint to assess the balance between human happiness and environmental sustainability.

Human Development Index (HDI)

Human wellbeing is measured using composite statistics, combining multiple indicators for an overall score.

HDI components

The Human Development Index (HDI) combines indicators of health (life expectancy), education (average and expected years of schooling), and income (gross national income per capita) to rank the development of countries.

GDP vs GNH similarities

Both GDP and GNH aim to measure aspects of a nation's progress.

Wellbeing Gap

Disparities in health, education, and employment between affluent and disadvantaged areas.

Wellbeing Definition

Wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy, encompassing physical, mental, social, and economic aspects of life.

Spatial association

The relationship between two variables in a geographic context, such as unemployment and homelessness.

GIS

Geographic Information System, a spatial technology for gathering, managing, and analyzing geographic data.

Types of Aid Provided by Australia

Money is given to aid organisations like World Vision, and emergency aid is provided in the form of food supplies, fresh water, and medical teams.