Intro to Public Health: Defining Health & Inequalities

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What is the definition of 'health' according to the Western Scientific Medical Model?

The absence of disease or illness

What is the main goal of public health initiatives?

To prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole

What are some current public health issues in the UK?

Alcohol misuse, sexual health, viral infections, obesity, smoking, mental health, and environmental pollution

What is the term for the behavioural factors that contribute to the loss of life years in the UK?

Modifiable factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the initiative that encourages healthcare professionals to discuss healthy lifestyles with patients during every interaction?

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to learn about public health?

To address the significant impact of modifiable factors on life years lost in the UK, and to provide effective care and promote healthy lifestyles Signup and view all the answers

Which UK government agency is responsible for health security?

UK Health Security Agency Signup and view all the answers

What is the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities responsible for?

Public Health Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Health matters: public health issues' collection?

To provide information on public health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the 'Making Every Contact Count' (MECC) initiative?

To encourage healthcare professionals to make every contact with patients count towards improving their health and wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Which international organization provides global health statistics and information systems?

World Health Organisation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of public health strategies?

The primary focus of public health strategies is to improve the health of the population as a whole rather than on an individual level. Signup and view all the answers

What are the determinants of health according to Dahlgren and Whitehead's model?

The determinants of health according to Dahlgren and Whitehead's model are not explicitly stated in the text, but it refers to the factors that influence health outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) in public health?

The purpose of JSNAs is to provide an overview of local population demographics, health and education resources, and health outcomes, and to determine which health services are required on a local basis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of screening in public health interventions?

The aim of screening is to identify disease early or identify individuals at risk of developing a disease to aid early treatment and improve survival rates. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of pharmacists in delivering public health strategies?

Pharmacists have an important role in delivering public health strategies, particularly through community pharmacy services. Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'levelling up' agenda in the context of public health?

The 'levelling up' agenda is a government initiative aimed at reducing health inequalities by improving access to healthcare services and resources. Signup and view all the answers