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What are two negative consequences of a transient population, as discussed in the text?
What are two negative consequences of a transient population, as discussed in the text?
Cultural barriers and less jobs for nationals.
Name two communicable diseases that have demonstrated either eradication or significant reduction within the UAE?
Name two communicable diseases that have demonstrated either eradication or significant reduction within the UAE?
Polio and measles.
What are two leading causes of increased chronic illnesses, according to the text?
What are two leading causes of increased chronic illnesses, according to the text?
Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles.
What percentage of adults in the U.A.E. are considered obese?
What percentage of adults in the U.A.E. are considered obese?
Name two factors that have contributed to the decrease of communicable diseases in the UAE, according to the text?
Name two factors that have contributed to the decrease of communicable diseases in the UAE, according to the text?
According to the provided text, how many hospitals are there in the UAE?
According to the provided text, how many hospitals are there in the UAE?
What is the UAE's global ranking in terms of internationally accredited health facilities, according to the provided report?
What is the UAE's global ranking in terms of internationally accredited health facilities, according to the provided report?
What is the approximate percentage of expat medical professionals in larger cities of the UAE?
What is the approximate percentage of expat medical professionals in larger cities of the UAE?
What is considered a major concern with the high percentage of expat medical professionals, as identified in the text?
What is considered a major concern with the high percentage of expat medical professionals, as identified in the text?
What is the total count of female nurses documented in the provided data?
What is the total count of female nurses documented in the provided data?
Name one benefit of having a primarily expat healthcare workforce, as listed in the text?
Name one benefit of having a primarily expat healthcare workforce, as listed in the text?
Name one potential danger of having a primarily expat healthcare workforce detailed in the text?
Name one potential danger of having a primarily expat healthcare workforce detailed in the text?
State the total number of medical doctors in UAE, recorded in the statistics?
State the total number of medical doctors in UAE, recorded in the statistics?
Flashcards
What leads to the decrease of infectious diseases?
What leads to the decrease of infectious diseases?
A situation where disease transmission is reduced or stopped due to various factors like improved health services, better hygiene practices, and access to healthcare.
What are chronic diseases?
What are chronic diseases?
Conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure are increasingly prevalent in the UAE.
What causes an increase in chronic diseases?
What causes an increase in chronic diseases?
Factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, high stress, smoking, and alcohol consumption contribute to the rise of chronic diseases.
What is the obesity rate in the UAE?
What is the obesity rate in the UAE?
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How does modern healthcare work?
How does modern healthcare work?
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Healthcare System in the UAE
Healthcare System in the UAE
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Accreditation and Medical Tourism
Accreditation and Medical Tourism
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Growth of Emirati Medical Workforce
Growth of Emirati Medical Workforce
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Expat Healthcare Workforce
Expat Healthcare Workforce
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Challenges of High Turnover
Challenges of High Turnover
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Benefits of Expat Professionals
Benefits of Expat Professionals
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Enhanced Infrastructure
Enhanced Infrastructure
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Risks of High Turnover
Risks of High Turnover
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Study Notes
UAE Healthcare System Overview
- 157 hospitals and 5369 health centers exist in the UAE.
- The country comprises 53 public and 104 private hospitals.
- The UAE is globally ranked first for the number of internationally accredited healthcare facilities.
- The UAE is a leading medical tourism destination.
- Medical and nursing schools have increased the number of citizen doctors and nurses by double.
- This contributes to a stronger and integrated healthcare system.
UAE Healthcare Workforce
- Doctors and high-quality medical care are readily available.
- Larger cities have a high volume of medical professionals.
- Approximately 82% of the medical professionals are foreign workers.
- High turnover rates are a major concern within the healthcare facilities.
UAE Healthcare Workforce Benefits
- Learning best practices from other experienced professionals
- Avoiding deadly and costly mistakes
- Building a larger, more advanced healthcare infrastructure
- Offering less costly and cheaper labor
- Sharing language and cultural compatibility within the UAE workforce
UAE Healthcare Workforce Disadvantages
- Safety concerns
- Fewer job opportunities for nationals
- Difficulty with standardization and cultural influences
- A transient workforce
- Cultural and language barriers
UAE Healthcare Services
- Hospitals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai increasingly offer high quality and advanced services.
UAE Communicable Disease Trends
- Fewer outbreaks of preventable childhood diseases.
- Polio and malaria cases have been eliminated.
- Measles outbreaks have significantly decreased.
- Sporadic outbreaks of communicable diseases like typhoid, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, and meningococcal meningitis still occur.
UAE Leading Causes of Death
- Leading causes of death are now chronic, preventable illnesses.
- These chronic illnesses include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.
Decrease in Communicable Diseases
- Factors leading to a decrease in communicable diseases include:
- Improved preventative services
- Advanced healthcare facilities
- Improved healthcare technologies
- Enhanced hygiene practices
- Advanced water and sanitation systems
- Informed healthcare consumers
- Public health initiatives
Increase in Chronic Diseases
- Factors contributing to the rise in chronic diseases within the UAE include:
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Sedentary lifestyles
- High stress levels
- Prescription medications
- Nicotine and alcohol abuse
- Socio-psychological issues
- Pollution and environmental factors
- In the UAE, 68% of the adult population has excess weight, and 27.8% is obese.
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Explore the comprehensive overview of the UAE's healthcare system, including its hospitals, health centers, and workforce dynamics. Discover the impact of international accreditation and medical tourism on the UAE's health services. Learn about the benefits of a diverse healthcare workforce and the challenges faced.
