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What is the primary focus of health promotion?
What is the primary focus of health promotion?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention activity?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention activity?
Which of the following best describes a tertiary prevention strategy?
Which of the following best describes a tertiary prevention strategy?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a determinant of health?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a determinant of health?
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What is the key difference between health promotion and disease prevention?
What is the key difference between health promotion and disease prevention?
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What is the primary focus of health promotion strategies?
What is the primary focus of health promotion strategies?
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When was ParticipACTION initially established?
When was ParticipACTION initially established?
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What was a significant criticism of the lifestyle approach to health in the 1980s?
What was a significant criticism of the lifestyle approach to health in the 1980s?
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In what year was the Ottawa Charter for health promotion established?
In what year was the Ottawa Charter for health promotion established?
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Which of the following was NOT identified as a major health concern in Canada and the USA?
Which of the following was NOT identified as a major health concern in Canada and the USA?
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What was the primary focus of the Healthy Cities movement, which emerged around 1984?
What was the primary focus of the Healthy Cities movement, which emerged around 1984?
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What is the main goal of health promotion from an individual perspective?
What is the main goal of health promotion from an individual perspective?
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What does the text suggest regarding the long term (20-200 year) future health issues?
What does the text suggest regarding the long term (20-200 year) future health issues?
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According to the provided data, what percentage of Canadians in the highest income bracket rate their health as very good or excellent?
According to the provided data, what percentage of Canadians in the highest income bracket rate their health as very good or excellent?
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What was controlled for in the London-based civil service office staff study on social status and health?
What was controlled for in the London-based civil service office staff study on social status and health?
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Based on the content, which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a determinant of health?
Based on the content, which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a determinant of health?
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What does the content suggest about the relationship between income and health status in Canada?
What does the content suggest about the relationship between income and health status in Canada?
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Which factor is specifically highlighted as potentially influencing health among First Nations people?
Which factor is specifically highlighted as potentially influencing health among First Nations people?
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How does the income of Canadians impact their health?
How does the income of Canadians impact their health?
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Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a genetic predisposition to health issues?
Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a genetic predisposition to health issues?
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What document is listed as a reading for the upcoming week?
What document is listed as a reading for the upcoming week?
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Flashcards
Health Promotion
Health Promotion
The process of enabling individuals to make healthy choices and take control of their well-being.
Determinants of Health
Determinants of Health
A set of factors that influence a person's health, including social, economic, and environmental factors.
Disease Prevention
Disease Prevention
Actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury.
Healthy Cities Movement
Healthy Cities Movement
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Ottawa Charter
Ottawa Charter
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Participaction
Participaction
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Lifestyle Approach
Lifestyle Approach
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Health Issue
Health Issue
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Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
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Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
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Tertiary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
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Social Status
Social Status
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Income
Income
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Social Networks
Social Networks
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Education
Education
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Working Conditions
Working Conditions
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Physical Environments
Physical Environments
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Personal Health Practices
Personal Health Practices
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Biology & Genetics
Biology & Genetics
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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
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The lifestyle approach fell into disfavour, labeled as "victim blaming" - the social and economic barriers to making healthy choices were ignored.
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1984: Healthy Cities movement emerged, with a comprehensive approach to health policy at the local level.
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Ottawa Charter (1986): First international conference on health promotion; became a dominant framework for health promotion practice worldwide.
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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.