8 Questions
How does globalisation impact health provision?
It enhances mobility of health professionals and consumers
What is an example of the effects of globalisation on health?
Provision of health services across national borders using new technology
What is a consequence of globalisation on health services?
Increased prevalence of multinational companies providing private health services
In which phase of the demographic transition theory do developing nations typically experience reduced death rates and reduced birth rates?
Phase 3
What is the term used to describe the theory of stages of demography as explained in the text?
Demographic transition
What is the typical population situation in modern-day 'developed' nations according to the demographic transition theory?
Low birth rates and low death rates
What measures are associated with a reduction in birth rates in developing or resource-poor nations as per the text?
Contraception and urbanization
What does the text define as 'universal rules of conduct, derived from theories that provide a practical basis for identifying what kinds of actions, intentions, and motives are valued'?
Medical ethical principles
Study Notes
Globalisation and Health
- Globalisation has a significant impact on health provision, with effects on health services, outcomes, and policies.
- An example of the effects of globalisation on health is the increased spread of infectious diseases, such as SARS and COVID-19, due to increased mobility and interconnectedness.
Demographic Transition Theory
- The demographic transition theory describes the stages of population growth and decline in relation to economic development.
- Developing nations typically experience reduced death rates and reduced birth rates in the second phase of the demographic transition theory.
- The term used to describe the theory of stages of demography is the demographic transition model.
Population Situation in Developed Nations
- According to the demographic transition theory, modern-day 'developed' nations typically have a low birth rate and a low death rate, resulting in a stable population.
Reducing Birth Rates in Developing Nations
- Measures associated with a reduction in birth rates in developing or resource-poor nations include education, family planning, and women's empowerment.
Ethics
- The text defines ethics as "universal rules of conduct, derived from theories that provide a practical basis for identifying what kinds of actions, intentions, and motives are valued."
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