HLTH 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: World Health Organization, Epidemiological Transition, Pertussis
12 Oct 2016
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Public health: refers to the health of a population, the longevity of its individual members and the extent to which they are free from disease. Can also be seen as a philosophy of intervention aimed at protecting and promoting the health of the population. Epidemiology: study of patterns causes, and effects of various health related features in a population. Population attribute: a characteristic of a group of people that does not apply to each and every individual. The lalonde report: argues that health care services are not the primary means of improving health, nor according to the document can we rely on improved living conditions to enhance health. The epp report: identifies the first, and largest challenges: to reduce inequalities in health between high- and low-income canadians. The epp report introduces the health promotion framework . Health promotion: promoting healthy lifestyles and better lifestyle habits health education: educating people about the effects of potential bad health habits.
