The Biomedical Approach to Health (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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What does the biomedical approach to health concentrate on?
What does the biomedical approach to health concentrate on?
Physical & biological dimensions of disease
What is the etymology of the term 'biomedical'?
What is the etymology of the term 'biomedical'?
Greek 'bios' (life) & Latin 'medicus' (healing)
What is the biomedical approach commonly called?
What is the biomedical approach commonly called?
'Band aid' or 'quick-fix' approach
When was the discovery of antibiotics made?
When was the discovery of antibiotics made?
After World War II
How did antibiotics affect maternal mortality?
How did antibiotics affect maternal mortality?
Contributed to a significant decline
What diagnostic tools were introduced in 1910 for cardiovascular disease?
What diagnostic tools were introduced in 1910 for cardiovascular disease?
Sphygmomanometer & stethoscope
When was the heart-lung bypass machine developed?
When was the heart-lung bypass machine developed?
Mid-1950s
How has the biomedical approach extended life expectancy?
How has the biomedical approach extended life expectancy?
Treating & curing infectious diseases
What is a cost-related disadvantage of the biomedical approach?
What is a cost-related disadvantage of the biomedical approach?
MRI scanners & robotic equipment cost millions
What behavioral disadvantage does the biomedical approach have?
What behavioral disadvantage does the biomedical approach have?
Doesn't encourage responsibility for health