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FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH (LDCS (environmental (access to potable water…
FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH
LDCS
economic
poverty and affluence limited pp. to afford basic healthcare, and less access to vaccinations, more exposed to health risks (children)
investments inaccessability beacause of inadequate infrastructure due to unaffordability* - insufficient resources or inappropriate use of funds ; burden of healthcare cost transferred to patients instead
environmental
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access to potable water accessibility at an affordable price to prevent waterborne diseases eg. cholera ; unaffordable construction for water supply infrastructure
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proper sanitation prevent exposure to harmful microorganisms ; water pollution from improper disposal
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infectious diseases
communicable or contagious, transmitted by microorganisms
linked to insufficient financial capacity to afford proper healthcare services and inaccessibility to nutritious food
DCS
economic
poverty and affluence greater accessibility to food and quality medical services, boosting their immunity
investments greater availability due to higher doctor-patient and bed-patient ratios, greater accessibility due to bigger investments from government
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social
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lifestyle choices hired help and technological advancements, less physical activity
education higher likelihood of being informed on how to lead a healthy lifestyle; earning higher incomes - greater access to quality medical treatment
education in women ability to care for their children more effectively, lower IMR
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- INFANT MORTALITY RATE
- LIFE EXPECTANCY