5 Questions
Which organization has influenced the practice of Public Health Nursing?
The Department of Health
What has positioned nurses as leaders in health promotion and advocacy?
Global health trends
What has the Philippines experienced in terms of its health status in the past 50 years?
Considerable improvement
What type of diseases is the Philippines currently contending with?
Both communicable and chronic lifestyle diseases
What is one example of improvement in the Philippines' health status?
Reduction in infant and maternal mortality rates
Study Notes
Influence on Public Health Nursing
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has greatly influenced the practice of Public Health Nursing.
Leadership in Health Promotion and Advocacy
- The WHO's Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 has positioned nurses as leaders in health promotion and advocacy.
Philippines' Health Status (Past 50 years)
- The Philippines has experienced a mix of improvements and challenges in its health status over the past 50 years.
Current Health Challenges
- The Philippines is currently contending with a rising incidence of non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
Improvement in Health Status
- One example of improvement in the Philippines' health status is a significant decline in infant mortality rates, from 57 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 22 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2015.
Test your knowledge on the evolution of Public Health Nursing in response to global and local health trends. Explore the influence of global and national health status on the practice of Public Health Nursing.
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