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Political Bioethics Defined
- Political bioethics considers resource distribution in healthcare, going beyond individual doctor-patient dilemmas.
- It examines broader questions of justice and fairness in healthcare access.
Social Determinants of Health
- Health is influenced more by social determinants like lifestyle and socioeconomic factors than healthcare systems.
- Increased life expectancy is largely attributed to sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition, not just medical advancements.
The Black Report's Findings
- The Black Report (1979) showed that NHS improvements mainly benefited the already well-off.
- One author suggested diverting funds from healthcare to poverty reduction for better health outcomes.