A-Level Geography Revision — Health, Human Rights & Intervention
Revise Health, Human Rights & Intervention for A-Level Geography with a topic explanation, worked example and common mistakes. Check the board notes for specification differences.
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What is Health, Human Rights & Intervention?
This topic explores the geography of health and disease, including the factors affecting the prevalence and spread of different diseases. It investigates the concept of human rights and the right to health, and the challenges of ensuring this right for all people. The topic also examines the different forms of health intervention, from public health campaigns to international aid, and the ethical issues they raise.
Board notes: Covered by AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. AQA has a focus on the concept of health inequalities. Edexcel requires students to have a detailed understanding of the global governance of health. OCR often includes questions on the ethical issues associated with health interventions.
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Worked example
When asked to 'assess the success of a strategy to control the spread of a disease', a student should choose a specific strategy for a named disease, for example the use of bed nets to control malaria. They should evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy, considering factors such as its cost, accessibility, and cultural acceptability. The answer should be supported by data and conclude with a justified judgement on the overall success of the strategy.
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Common mistakes
- 1Confusing the terms 'epidemic' and 'pandemic'.
- 2Not being able to provide specific examples of the social and economic impacts of a disease.
- 3Describing the challenges of health intervention without considering the role of different players (e.g., governments, NGOs, pharmaceutical companies).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the epidemiological transition?
The epidemiological transition is the shift in the pattern of disease and cause of death from infectious diseases to chronic, non-communicable diseases, as a country develops.
What is a 'human right to health'?
The right to health is the right of all individuals to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. It is a fundamental human right, recognized in a number of international agreements.