Health & Health Care

A series of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture on health and health care, focusing on understanding the terms and ideas related to health disparities, access to care, and the impact of social structures.

Health

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Health disparities

Preventable differences in health outcomes.

Health equity

Equal access to health benefits for all.

Health insurance

Coverage for medical expenses.

Mental health

Emotional well-being and coping ability.

Mental illness

Disorders affecting mood, thinking, and behavior.

Opioid

Pain-blocking substances that can cause euphoria.

Stigma

Negative attitudes toward marginalized identities.

UN Declaration of Human Rights

Global document affirming health as a human right.

Social determinants of health

Health shaped by where people live, work, and learn.

Intersectionality

Understanding how various social identities intersect to create unique experiences of oppression.

Behavioral Health

Focus on mental health and substance use disorders.

Structural inequality

Systemic disadvantages faced by certain groups in society.

Basic needs

Fundamental requirements (sleep, diet, exercise) necessary for good health.

Access to care

The ability to obtain necessary medical services.

Culturally competent care

Health care that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of patients.

Advocacy

The act of supporting a cause or proposal, often for systemic change.