Economic and Social Development (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Who developed the concept of epidemiological transition in 1971?
Who developed the concept of epidemiological transition in 1971?
Abdel Omran
What is the life expectancy range in Stage 1: The age of infection and famine?
What is the life expectancy range in Stage 1: The age of infection and famine?
20-40 years
In what year was penicillin discovered?
In what year was penicillin discovered?
1928
By what percentage did USA mortality rates reduce between 1900 and 2010?
By what percentage did USA mortality rates reduce between 1900 and 2010?
45%
Why does rapid population growth occur during development?
Why does rapid population growth occur during development?
Fertility decline lags behind mortality
What concern characterises Stage 5a of epidemiological transition?
What concern characterises Stage 5a of epidemiological transition?
Inactivity and obesity
What % of global disease burden were chronic diseases expected to reach by 2020?
What % of global disease burden were chronic diseases expected to reach by 2020?
57%
What defines Stage 3: Age of degenerative and man-made diseases?
What defines Stage 3: Age of degenerative and man-made diseases?
Chronic lifestyle diseases dominate
What triggers Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
What triggers Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Reduced exposure to sunlight
What is the leading cause of death in high-income countries?
What is the leading cause of death in high-income countries?
Ischaemic heart disease