Health, Life Expectancy, and Quality of Life — Video Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the WHO health definition, life expectancy, quality of life, and the nine domains of quality of life as described in the video notes.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (as defined by WHO).

Life expectancy

The average number of years a person can be expected to live.

Quality of life

The degree of overall satisfaction with life, influenced by health, relationships, environment, and other life domains.

Developed country

A high-income country with advanced healthcare, higher living standards, and typically life expectancy around 80–85+ years.

Developing country

A lower-income country with lower life expectancy and more limited access to healthcare, nutrition, and clean water.

Third World

An outdated term for developing/low-income countries; now replaced by 'developing' or 'low-income'.

Reasons for increased life expectancy (historical US, 1900–2000)

Better healthcare, improved nutrition, sanitation, and working conditions contributed to longer life expectancy.

Black lung disease (coal workers' pneumoconiosis)

Lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust, common among coal miners.

Vaccinations

Immunizations that prevent infectious diseases and improve population health.

Life expectancy gap between developed and developing countries

Developed countries typically have higher life expectancy (around 80–85+ years) than developing countries (roughly 60–75 years), due to differences in healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, and living conditions.

Health and Healthcare (Quality of Life domain)

Domain focusing on physical health, chronic disease management, access to medical care, and overall fitness.

Economic Factors (Quality of Life domain)

Domain covering income, employment, and cost of living and affordability.

Education and Knowledge (Quality of Life domain)

Domain focusing on educational attainment and opportunities for learning and skill development.

Environment and Living Conditions (Quality of Life domain)

Domain addressing housing quality, safety, and access to clean air and water.

Social and Community Factors (Quality of Life domain)

Domain considering social support; relationships and personal safety in the community.

Personal Fulfillment and Leisure (Quality of Life domain)

Domain covering work-life balance and opportunities for hobbies and recreational activities.

Political and Social Stability (Quality of Life domain)

Domain describing governance, rule of law, civil liberties, and social equality.

Cultural and Spiritual Factors (Quality of Life domain)

Domain including cultural engagement and freedom of expression.

Transportation and Infrastructure (Quality of Life domain)

Domain covering public transportation accessibility and the quality of roads, utilities, and infrastructure.