GEOG 303 Comprehensive Study Sheet

This comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covers key concepts from the GEOG 303 lecture notes, providing definitions and important facts across various topics related to housing, health, environment, and climate change.

Total Points

120 points (35% of final grade)

Exam Duration

3 hours

Short Answer Points

80 points (2/3) of total exam

Multiple Choice Points

40 points (1/3) of total exam

Short Answer Length

2-5 sentences maximum unless otherwise indicated

Climate Change Section Questions

ONLY short answer questions

Housing Points

45 points

Built and Food Environment Points

30 points

Spaces of Care Points

15 points

Health Points

30 points - SHORT ANSWER ONLY

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Year

1976

Canada's Recognition

Right to an adequate standard of living as per the covenant.

Article 11 of the Covenant

Recognizes adequate food, clothing, housing, and living conditions.

Housing as a Human Right

Housing is essential for health and social justice.

Global Housing Statistics

1.6 to 3 billion people have unsafe or inadequate housing.

Informal Settlements 2022

1.12 billion people lived in these conditions.

Diarrheal Disease Deaths 2023

~1 million deaths due to WASH issues worldwide.

Household Air Pollution Deaths

2.8 million deaths primarily from solid fuels.

Childhood Asthma in Europe

~15% attributed to damp houses.

Annual Home Injury Deaths

~110,000 people die from injuries sustained at home.

Hospital Admissions for Home Injuries

32 million require hospitalization.

Housing Inequalities

Lower-income and vulnerable groups are most affected.

Public Health Act of 1848

Successful public health changes improve population health.

Friedrich Engels (1845) Observations

Described poor living conditions and their impact.

NYC Board of Health (1832) Findings

Poor suffered in crowded, unsanitary housing.

Dr. Charles Hastings (1918) Quote

Homes, not just shelter, are critical for health.

OECD Definition of Housing

Housing is more than a roof; it must meet safety and comfort needs.

Critical Point on Housing

A 'house' is necessary but not sufficient for a 'home'.

Healthy Housing Characteristics

Supports physical, mental, and social well-being.

Pillars of Housing Affecting Health

Cost, Conditions, Consistency, Context.

Ontological Security

Sense of constancy and continuity.

Care in Housing

Essential for emotional well-being.

Physical Pathways of Housing to Health

Includes structural deficiencies and air quality.

Psychological Pathways of Housing to Health

Stress from insecurity and lack of privacy.

Social Pathways of Housing to Health

Neighborhood safety and support.

Economic Pathways of Housing to Health

Housing costs influence overall budget.

WHO Housing and Health Guidelines

Defines aspects of healthy housing.

Swope and Hernandez Framework

Identifies 4 C's as key housing pillars.

Compact Housing Features

High-quality, mixed-use, near transport and amenities.

Climate Impact Vulnerabilities

Housing affected by flooding, fires, and storms.

COVID-19 Housing Impacts

Altered experiences of home and housing insecurity.

Global Development Goals Related to Housing

SDG 7, 11, 13, 6 associated with housing.

Canada's Energy Sector Reliance

Dependent on non-renewable energy sources.

Canada's 2023 Energy Mix

44.2% oil, 26% natural gas, 23.3% electricity.

Net Zero Target Year for Canada

2050, with unclear interim plans.

Energy Justice Framework Dimensions

Distributional, Recognition, Procedural, Restorative.

Energy Production Impacts

Carbon emissions and climate change are primary concerns.

Ecosystem Fragmentation Effects

Loss of land and food insecurity.

Energy Sector Employment Challenges

Often hazardous and precarious work conditions.

Extractive Colonialism Legacy

Continued exploitation of land and resources.

Indigenous Energy Accessibility

Many communities lack reliable energy access.

Energy Rights Components

Rights to access, negotiate, and select energy sources.

Energy Precarity Definition

Inability to afford adequate energy services.

Energy Poverty Definition

Can't achieve essential capabilities due to energy access issues.

Energy Insecurity Definition

Inability to meet basic energy needs.

Energy Vulnerability Definition

Factors affecting the likelihood of facing energy poverty.

Energy Precarity Dimensions

Economic, Physical, Behavioral.

Coping Strategies for Energy Insecurity

Conservation, payment adjustments, community support.

Why Address Energy Precarity?

Impacts health, equity, and climate change.

Housing Quality and Energy Costs

Poor housing increases overall energy expenses.

Indigenous Peoples and Housing

Cultural connections to land and health undermined.

Historical Policies Impact on Indigenous Housing

Displacement, assimilation, and trauma effects.

Community Housing Solutions

Importance of Indigenous leadership and culturally appropriate designs.

Behavioral and Metabolic Risk Factors

Top factors impacting Global Burden of Disease.

Top Behavioral Risk Factors Ranking (2023)

High blood pressure, tobacco, dietary risks.

Obesity Causes

Energy imbalance and environmental changes.

Obesity Measurement Index (BMI)

Weight (kg) / Height (m)².

Obesity Definition for Adults

BMI ≥ 30.

Prevalence of Obesity in Canada (2022-2024)

33% obese, 36% overweight.

Childhood Obesity Statistics (2022-2024)

30% overweight/obese.

Global Obesity Increase Projections to 2050

All regions expected to increase significantly.

Health at Every Size (HAES) Concept

Focus on health rather than weight alone.

Active Living Definition

Integrating physical activity into daily routines.

Social-Ecological Model of Physical Activity

Multiple levels influence activity levels.

Built Environment and Physical Activity Influence

Neighborhood factors impact health actions.

Macro-Scale Best Practice Elements

Population density, land-use mix, and connectivity.

Canadian Active Living Environment (Can-ALE) Measures

Intersection density, dwelling density, points of interest.

Methods for Measuring Built Environment

Using direct observation, audits, and secondary data.

In-depth Interviews with Residents

Gaining perceptions on neighborhood interactions.

Photo Voice Method

Participatory research documenting community perspectives.

Climate Change and Health Link

Address risk and preparedness through social inequalities.

Phases of disaster management

Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery.

Physical Health Impacts of Climate Events

Injuries, hazard exposure, and service disruptions.

Mental Health Impacts of Climate Events

PTSD, anxiety, and depression post-disaster.

Vulnerability Definition in Climate Context

Degree of susceptibility to harm from climate hazards.

Adaptation Actions in Climate Resilience

Reducing risk through vulnerability and exposure decrease.

Food Security Definition

Access to enough food for health and wellbeing.

Systems of Health Care Funding

Not included as exam content.

Equality vs. Equity in Health

Equality: same treatment; Equity: fair resource allocation.

Key Concepts and Definitions to Know

Energy precarity, food desert, equity vs. equality.

Exam Strategies

Review questions, budget time, prioritize answers.

Key Statistics for Review

Housing, obesity, and energy statistics.