topic 17 HASS revision term 1

Wellbeing

A good or satisfactory condition of existence. characterised by health, happiness, prosperity and welfare.

Quantitative indicator

Indices that are easily measured and can be stated numerically, such as annual income or the number of doctors in a country.

Qualitative indicator

Subjective measures that cannot be calculated or measured e.g indices that measure quality of life, or describes living conditions.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period.

Standard of living

A level of material comfort in terms of goods and services available.

Human Development Index (HDI)

Measures the standard of living and wellbeing by measuring life expectancy, education and income.

Life expectancy

The number of years a person can expect to live, based on the average living conditions within a country.

Ecological footprint

amount of nature we use to support our lifestyle.

Maternal mortality

The death of a women while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy.

Extreme poverty

A state of living below the poverty line ( us $1.90 per day), and lacking resources to meet basic life necessities.

Favela

A slum community in a Brazilian city.

Spatial variation/distribution

Difference observed (in a particular measure) over an area of the earth's surface.

Social

The ability to build and maintain healthy relationships, feel a sense of belonging.

Technological

How technology impacts an individual's overall wellbeing.

Environmental

The link between the environment and health

Economic

The nations or regions economic health and the standard of living of its people.

Political

Effective governance and the opportunity to live and work in safety.

Explain why there are inequalities in more economically developed countries (MEDC)

Because of differences in wealth, education, job opportunities and social background. Some people earn more due to better jobs, while others struggle with low wages or unemployment.

Describe the effect of living in a favela on wellbeing

1. Poor sanitation and health

2. High crime and violence

3. Limited access to education and employment

4. Poverty and economic hardship

5. Poor housing and infrastructure

6. Social discrimination

7. Environmental hazards