A physical as well as a human dimension should be included
where appropriate.
Relevant G. M. T.s should be studied and applied.
1. what is meant by 'development' ?
· definition of 'development'
· a selection of development indicators - social, economic
and 'combined' (Physical Quality of Life Index)
· use of development indicators to classify countries
as Developed or Developing on a global scale
2. causes of different levels of development
· physical factors - climate, relief, natural disasters
· human factors - demographic changes, urbanisation
3. health and disease contrasts
a. the Developing world - a detailed case study of two of
the following diseases
· endemic disease - malaria
· epidemic disease - cholera
· diet deficiency disease - Kwashiokor
The case study should mention physical and human factors such
as :-
geographical distribution
causes and methods of transmission
attempts to control the disease
the role of international organisations and aid agencies
b. the Developed world - a detailed case study of two of the
following diseases
· heart disease
· cancer
· asthma
The case study should mention physical and human factors such
as :-
geographical distribution
causes (e.g. relationships to environment and lifestyle)
attempts to control the disease and the effectiveness of methods
used
