KIN2010: Health Promotion Overview Quiz
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What is the primary focus of health promotion?

  • Reducing disease risk through early detection.
  • Focusing solely on individual health practices.
  • Providing medical treatments for serious diseases.
  • Addressing the fundamental factors influencing health. (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention activity?

  • Rehabilitation programs after a stroke.
  • Vaccination programs for children.
  • Regular exercise and healthy diet plans.
  • Screening for breast cancer to detect early stages. (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes a tertiary prevention strategy?

  • Implementation of workplace safety regulations.
  • Administering chemotherapy for cancer patients. (correct)
  • Providing educational programs for healthy eating.
  • Promoting community physical activity programs.
  • Which of the following is NOT typically considered a determinant of health?

    <p>Personal preferences for leisure activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between health promotion and disease prevention?

    <p>Health promotion aims at preventing diseases at the root, while disease prevention targets risk factors, or early detection. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of health promotion strategies?

    <p>Empowering individuals to make healthy choices and manage their health. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was ParticipACTION initially established?

    <p>1972 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant criticism of the lifestyle approach to health in the 1980s?

    <p>It did not address the social and economic barriers to healthy choices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Ottawa Charter for health promotion established?

    <p>1986 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT identified as a major health concern in Canada and the USA?

    <p>Malnutrition in developing countries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the Healthy Cities movement, which emerged around 1984?

    <p>Implementing a comprehensive approach to healthy policy at the local level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of health promotion from an individual perspective?

    <p>To make healthy lifestyle choices and be a better self-manager. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest regarding the long term (20-200 year) future health issues?

    <p>That it warrants further breakout discussion, but does not make specific predictions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided data, what percentage of Canadians in the highest income bracket rate their health as very good or excellent?

    <p>73% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was controlled for in the London-based civil service office staff study on social status and health?

    <p>Activity, smoking, job security, and standard of living. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the content, which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a determinant of health?

    <p>Political Affiliations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the content suggest about the relationship between income and health status in Canada?

    <p>Lower-income Canadians are more likely to experience poorer health and earlier mortality than higher income Canadians. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is specifically highlighted as potentially influencing health among First Nations people?

    <p>Physical activity levels on reserves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the income of Canadians impact their health?

    <p>It inversely impacts their health, with lower incomes likely to suffer more illnesses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a genetic predisposition to health issues?

    <p>Sickle cell anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document is listed as a reading for the upcoming week?

    <p>The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Health Promotion

    The process of enabling individuals to make healthy choices and take control of their well-being.

    Determinants of Health

    A set of factors that influence a person's health, including social, economic, and environmental factors.

    Disease Prevention

    Actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury.

    Healthy Cities Movement

    A comprehensive approach to creating healthy communities, focusing on policy changes and environmental factors.

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    Ottawa Charter

    A health promotion framework developed in 1986 that emphasizes a holistic approach to health.

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    Participaction

    A Canadian organization promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.

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    Lifestyle Approach

    A health promotion approach that focuses on individual lifestyle choices, often criticized for blaming individuals for their health.

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    Health Issue

    A health issue that disproportionately affects a specific population or geographical area.

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    Primary Prevention

    Actions taken to prevent disease from happening in the first place. This includes things like vaccinations, healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful substances.

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    Secondary Prevention

    Strategies used to detect disease in its early stages, allowing for quicker treatment and better outcomes. This includes screenings like mammograms, blood tests, and regular check-ups.

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    Tertiary Prevention

    Actions taken to manage and improve health after someone has been diagnosed with a disease. This focuses on reducing the impact of the disease and improving quality of life.

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    Social Status

    The ability to get what you want in life, often based on wealth, education, and social connections. It impacts health outcomes, with higher social status linked to better health and longer life.

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    Income

    A person's income, possessions, and financial resources. It is a major factor influencing social status and access to healthcare and other resources, profoundly impacting health.

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    Social Networks

    Social networks are groups of people connected by shared interests, relationships, or activities. They can influence health through social support, information, and access to resources.

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    Education

    The level of formal education a person has attained. It influences access to information, jobs, and healthcare. Higher education is generally tied to better health outcomes.

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    Working Conditions

    The conditions under which people work. These include factors like stress, safety, and job security. Poor working conditions can lead to physical and mental health problems.

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    Physical Environments

    The environments surrounding us, including homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Physical environments can influence health through factors like pollution, access to green spaces, and safety.

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    Personal Health Practices

    Personal actions taken to maintain good health, such as exercise, healthy eating, and managing stress. These practices are under individual control and can greatly impact health.

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    Biology & Genetics

    The biological and genetic factors that influence health. Examples include inherited diseases or predispositions to certain conditions.

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    Study Notes

    KIN2010: Intro to Health Promotion

    • Course name: KIN2010: Intro to Health Promotion
    • Instructor: Richard Bucciarelli

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the history of health promotion and Canada's role in its development
    • List health promotion priorities in Canada and the USA
    • Define health and health promotion
    • Compare and contrast disease prevention and health promotion
    • Explain determinants of health and provide examples

    History of Health Promotion (HP)

    • Enduring Strategies: Education to encourage healthy behaviours and healthy public policies at the community level.
    • Beginnings (1920-1972):
      • Health status of Western industrialized countries improved due to mandatory public health measures and development of a social safety net
      • Chronic disease became the leading cause of mortality.
      • Emphasis shifted to addressing risk factors of disease by promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
      • 1969: Medical Care Act passed by Trudeau government to ensure universal access to health care and health promotion, later reintroduced as the Canada Health Act.
    • Participation Was Born in 1972

    Mid 1970s to 2000

    • 1978: Canadian government established Health Promotion Directorate, the first bureaucratic structure in the world devoted to health promotion.

    1980s and Beyond

    • The lifestyle approach fell into disfavour, labeled as "victim blaming" - the social and economic barriers to making healthy choices were ignored.

    • 1984: Healthy Cities movement emerged, with a comprehensive approach to health policy at the local level.

    • Ottawa Charter (1986): First international conference on health promotion; became a dominant framework for health promotion practice worldwide.

    • 2000 and Beyond:

      • New technologies embraced
      • Continuing climate of fiscal restraint
      • Renewed interest in public health due to re-emergence of communicable disease threats
      • Development of professional competencies
      • 2005: Commission on Social Determinants of Health established to improve daily conditions and to address unequal distribution of resources

    Shift in Health in Canada and USA

    • Coronary heart disease
    • Childhood obesity
    • High cholesterol
    • Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents
    • Adolescent sexual activity
    • Tobacco use
    • Diabetes prevalence
    • Childhood vaccinations (e.g., polio, measles)
    • Cases of older adults without health insurance

    Health Promotion vs Health Prevention

    • Health promotion: empowers people to make healthy lifestyle choices, motivating self-management. Focuses on education, counseling and support tools. Considered a core component of public health, combining health education with service improvements and advocacy to influence policies.
    • Disease Prevention: focuses on strategies to reduce disease risk, identify risk factors, and detect early and treatable stages of disease.

    Levels of Disease Prevention

    • Primary: actions that keep people healthy, eliminating or controlling health risks (e.g., immunization, exercise, sensible diet)
    • Secondary: identifies disease in early stages to encourage treatment (e.g., screening, biopsies)
    • Tertiary: actions taken when a disease is serious; aim to restore function (e.g., radiation therapy, insulin for Type 2 Diabetes)

    Determinants of Health

    • Income and Social Status
    • Social Support Networks
    • Education
    • Employment/Working Conditions
    • Social Environments
    • Physical Environments
    • Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills
    • Healthy Child Development
    • Biology and Genetic Endowment
    • Health services
    • Gender
    • Culture

    In-Class Assignment

    • January 30th
    • Readings for next week, chapters 2 & 4
    • Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: [link to pdf]

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    Test your knowledge on the foundational aspects of health promotion as outlined in KIN2010. This quiz covers the history, comparisons between disease prevention and health promotion, and key determinants of health in Canada and the USA. Challenge yourself on these essential concepts to ensure a solid understanding of the subject.

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