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Which statement best describes the primary focus of health promotion, as it evolved at the beginning of the 20th century?
Which statement best describes the primary focus of health promotion, as it evolved at the beginning of the 20th century?
- Addressing environmental factors affecting public sanitation.
- Targeting specific diseases with specialized treatments.
- Relying solely on state-led interventions for public health improvements.
- Empowering individuals to take control over their health and well-being. (correct)
According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986), what is the core definition of health promotion?
According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986), what is the core definition of health promotion?
- Focusing primarily on health education initiatives.
- Implementing policies to regulate public health services.
- Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. (correct)
- Providing medical treatments to cure diseases.
How does health promotion differ from traditional disease prevention strategies?
How does health promotion differ from traditional disease prevention strategies?
- Health promotion strengthens the host through various approaches, while disease prevention is directed against particular diseases. (correct)
- Health promotion relies solely on medical interventions, while disease prevention focuses on lifestyle changes.
- Health promotion targets specific diseases, while disease prevention strengthens the host.
- Health promotion is primarily concerned with environmental factors, while disease prevention focuses on individual behavior.
What is the initial step in the health promotion process?
What is the initial step in the health promotion process?
Which strategy is considered the primary and dominant measure within health promotion efforts?
Which strategy is considered the primary and dominant measure within health promotion efforts?
What is the overarching goal of health promotion in relation to service accessibility?
What is the overarching goal of health promotion in relation to service accessibility?
How does health promotion contribute to overall well-being?
How does health promotion contribute to overall well-being?
What specific actions fall under health promotion efforts for the elderly?
What specific actions fall under health promotion efforts for the elderly?
What is a key objective of health promotion in relation to healthy life expectancy?
What is a key objective of health promotion in relation to healthy life expectancy?
How does health promotion aim to impact mortality rates associated with chronic and acute diseases?
How does health promotion aim to impact mortality rates associated with chronic and acute diseases?
Flashcards
Health Promotion (American Journal of Health Promotion, 1986)
Health Promotion (American Journal of Health Promotion, 1986)
The science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health.
Health Promotion (Ottawa Charter, 1986)
Health Promotion (Ottawa Charter, 1986)
The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
Concept of Health Promotion
Concept of Health Promotion
Enhancing health and reducing the risk of ill health through health education, health protection, and disease prevention.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion
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Goals of Health Promotion
Goals of Health Promotion
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Health Promotion Efforts
Health Promotion Efforts
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Objectives of Health Promotion
Objectives of Health Promotion
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Health Promotion: Extend Life Expectancy
Health Promotion: Extend Life Expectancy
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Study Notes
- At the start of the 20th century, the concept of health promotion started.
- Public health had neglected the citizen as an individual.
- The state had a direct responsibility for the health of the individual.
Definition of Health Promotion
- The American Journal of Health Promotion (1986) defines it as the science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward optimal health.
- Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health (Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, 1986).
- Health promotion strengthens the host through a variety of approaches (interventions).
Concept of Health Promotion
- Health promotion enhances health and reduces the risk of ill health through health education, health protection, and disease prevention.
- It is directed towards action on the determinants or causes of health.
- Health promotion identifies the target population or the population at risk and then initiates the more appropriate action.
- It combines educational, organizational, economic, and environmental support for behaviors and conditions of living conducive to health.
- Health Education is the primary and dominant measure.
Activities of Health Promotion
- Behavior & lifestyle
- Preventive health services
- Health protection directed at the environment
- Health-related public policy
- Economic & regulatory measures
Goals of Health Promotion
- To create environments that allow access to all needed services.
- To equip people with the skills to determine their own health needs.
- Health promotion develops resources to maintain or enhance well-being.
- Health-promoting is an action for health using knowledge, communication & understanding.
Health Promotion Efforts Include
- Increasing awareness of health issues
- Promoting healthier behaviors
- Creating supportive environments
- Developing preventive strategies
- Encouraging early detection and treatment
Objectives of Health Promotion
- Increase quality and years of healthy life
- Maintain function
- Eliminate health disparities and promote independency
- Improve (enhance) quality of life
- Extend life expectancy thus reduce premature mortality caused by chronic & acute diseases
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