Chapter 14 Sociology

Which theoretical explanation for suicide emphasizes the lure of a place and factors that draw people with suicidal tendencies?

seleciton

Alternative Med

treatments that is withour western medicine

Complementary Med

treatments that use western medicine

Why might the CDC want to keep the epidemic classification on ebola?

They do not want people to be scared

Medicalization

A condition that used to be considered a failure of willpower

This job position gathers and analyzes data on particular illnesses; how, where, and to whom they are spread; and how to stop it.

Epidemiologist

Recision refers to __________.

insurance companies canceling a client's coverage after the person gets sick

Which of the following is an effect of food deserts for minortities?

There is a higher rist of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease

How does the World Health Organization define "health" across the globe?

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and note merely the absence of disease or infirmity

An individual feels horrible. The doctor tells him that he's got a bad cold and should feel better soon What kind of illness does he have?

acute illness

SES matters

afford more and better healthcare services

Preventative

aims to prevent illness

Food Deserts

area without grocery stores or access for fresh veggies and fruit or meats

Mental Illness

demons, asylums, astrology

Chronic Illness

diseases that develop over longer period; may not be detected until in later stage

Acute Illness

diseases that hve sudden onset

Palliative

focuses on managing pain

What does this describe: a neighborhood where there is no grocery store, but there are liquor stores, convenince stores, and fast food outlets.

food desert

Curative/ Crisis Medicine

healthcare that treats the disease

Patient Protection

helped stop insurance companies from canceling after a person gets sick

When an epidemic spreads across national boarders, across continents, or around the worlds, it is referred to as a(n) ___________.

pandemic

An individual tries to take good care of herslef. She works out regularly, gets plenty of rest, and eats well. Her approach to health is most closely aligned with:

preventative medicine

Pandemic

significantly higher number of cases spanning many countries

Epidemic

significantly higher number of cases than expected

Epidemiology

study of disease patterns to understande the cause, spread, and the interventions

Which reason below is not a reason that individuals with higher SES can expect to live longer?

they tend to be naturally smarter and are better informed of their choices