Review Jeopardy

Its all about numbers

100

This measure combines the impact of premature death and disability from various diseases and injuries.

What is Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)?

200

This term is often used as an indicator of overall health system effectiveness and measures the rate at which a specific population (age) die.

What is the under-five mortality rate?

300

A measure of premature mortality that takes into account both the frequency of deaths and the age at which it occurs

What is Years of Life Lost

400

Name 3 limitations of the Global Burden of Disease study

Governance & accountability

•Transparency

•Usage

•Replacement of other data sources

•Power

500

This measure calculates the proportion of the population with access to essential health services, including preventive, curative, and palliative care.

What is coverage of essential health services?

Everyones invitedHealth 4 All

100

The MDGs were established in 2000 with a target year of 2015, while the SDGs were adopted in this year, with a target year of 2030

What is 2015?

200

Name 2 reasons why countries may not adopt the MDGs/SDGs

-Reporting difficulties

-Hesitancy for comparisons

-Trust

300

Name 2 reasons why non-communicable diseases a challenge in the global South

-Health infrastructure

-Medicines/patents

-Donor priorities

400

Whats the relationship between health and economic development. Name one.

• Improved health contributes to economic development by enhancing productivity and reducing absenteeism among the workforce.
• Economic development often leads to better health outcomes through increased investments in health infrastructure, education, and access to medical services.
• Healthier populations are more likely to be educated and skilled, which supports economic growth and development.
• Conversely, poor health can impede economic development by increasing healthcare costs, reducing labor productivity, and affecting the overall quality of life.

500

What is universal health coverage, and name one solution for how it can be achieved.

• Universal health coverage (UHC) ensures that all individuals have access to necessary health services without facing financial hardship.
• Taxation/access to essential meds/focus on primary care/strengthen health systems/international collaboration

Power Play

100

During which decade was the peak of the HIV/AIDs epidemic?

What is the mid-2000s

200

Name two ways HIV was framed

-economic (costs)

-moral (stigma)

-security

300

Name one way the TRIPS agreement (trade) impacted health

-Lack of affordability for meds

-Lack of access for LMICs

400

Name one actor that benefits from patents and one actor that looses.

-Pharma/rich country governments (economic)

-LMICs/people who cannot afford drugs/NGOs/international organisations

500

Provide two barriers to community based health insurance 

-trust

-burdensome requirements

-centered on female responsibility

-lack of government engagement

Security Matters

100

What is the securitisation in global health?

Framing of health issues as a security threat.

200

Name one direct and one indirect consequence of conflict on health

• Direct consequence: Physical injuries resulting from violence or armed clashes.
• Indirect consequence: Increased prevalence of mental health issues such as PTSD and anxiety due to the stress and trauma of conflict.

300

Name one reason why some health conditions underrepresented in terms of the existence of new drugs

Market incentives

Limited research funding

Regulatory challenges

Scientific or technical difficulties

400

How was the Ebola crisis in West Africa framed and by who?

• The Ebola crisis in West Africa was framed as a severe public health emergency and a humanitarian disaster.
• It was primarily framed by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), which highlighted the urgent need for global response and coordination.
• The crisis was also framed by various media outlets and governments, emphasizing the widespread impact on affected countries and the risk of international spread.
• Public health experts and NGOs framed the crisis as a critical test of global health systems and the need for strengthened response mechanisms.

500

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of adopting a securitization approach to address health epidemics/pandemics.

• Advantage: A securitization approach can lead to rapid mobilization of resources and coordination at a national or international level, enhancing the response capacity to control and mitigate the epidemic or pandemic.
• Disadvantage: It may lead to a focus on security and containment measures that prioritize border control and surveillance over comprehensive health care and support for affected populations, potentially neglecting the broader health and humanitarian needs.

Health in the hot seat

100

Give two examples how climate change intersects with global health

-Infectious diseases

-Displacement

-Water and sanitation issues

-Lack of access to health care services/medicines

200

What is the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines?

A list of priority pharmaceuticals that governments should provide to their citizens.

300

Give one reason data are political

-Drive agendas

-Drive funding

-Selection bias

-Access issues

400

Which communities will be most affected by climate change?

• Low-lying coastal communities: These areas face increased risks from rising sea levels, flooding, and storm surges.
• Indigenous and rural communities: Often more dependent on local natural resources and less equipped to adapt to environmental changes.
• Small island states: Particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, extreme weather events, and loss of habitable land.
• Urban poor: Living in informal settlements or areas with inadequate infrastructure, they are more exposed to heatwaves, poor air quality, and inadequate access to essential services.
• Agricultural communities: Those reliant on farming are affected by changing weather patterns, droughts, and shifting growing seasons.

500

In the context of population policies and ideologies, what does it mean to be 'natalist'?

• Being 'natalist' refers to policies or ideologies that promote and encourage higher birth rates and population growth.
• Natalist approaches often involve providing incentives for families to have more children, such as financial benefits, subsidized childcare, and extended parental leave.
• The goal is typically to address declining birth rates, counteract aging populations, and ensure future economic and social stability.
• Natalist policies are often contrasted with 'antinatalist' approaches, which seek to limit population growth due to concerns about overpopulation and resource constraints.