Health Determinants, Measurements, and the Status of Health Globally

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to health determinants, measurement terms, and global health status.

Determinants of Health

Interconnected factors that influence an individual's health status, including personal features, socioeconomic status, cultural behaviors, environmental factors, access to healthcare, and broader macro issues.

Morbidity

Any departure from physical or psychological well-being.

Mortality

Death.

Disability

Temporary or long-term reduction in a person’s capacity to function.

Prevalence

Number of people living with a health condition over a specific period.

Incidence

Rate of new cases of a disease in a population over a period.

Primary Prevention

Intervening before health effects occur.

Secondary Prevention

Early detection or screening before symptoms develop.

Tertiary Prevention

Management after disease diagnosis to prevent progression.

Vital Statistics

Statistical data used to assess population health, including infant and maternal mortality rates and life expectancy.

Global Health Disparities

Differences in health status and access to health services that exist between various income groups and regions.

Health Policy

Guidelines and strategies formulated to improve health outcomes based on understanding of health indicators and determinants.

Determinants of Health

Interconnected factors that influence an individual's health status, including personal features, socioeconomic status, cultural behaviors, environmental factors, access to healthcare, and broader macro issues.

Morbidity

Any departure from physical or psychological well-being.

Mortality

Death.

Disability

Temporary or long-term reduction in a person’s capacity to function.

Prevalence

Number of people living with a health condition over a specific period.

Incidence

Rate of new cases of a disease in a population over a period.

Primary Prevention

Intervening before health effects occur.

Secondary Prevention

Early detection or screening before symptoms develop.

Tertiary Prevention

Management after disease diagnosis to prevent progression.

Vital Statistics

Statistical data used to assess population health, including infant and maternal mortality rates and life expectancy.

Global Health Disparities

Differences in health status and access to health services that exist between various income groups and regions.

Health Policy

Guidelines and strategies formulated to improve health outcomes based on understanding of health indicators and determinants.

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

Social Determinants of Health

Non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, including socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks.

Health Equity

A state where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

Risk Factor

Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Health Promotion

The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.