Health Sciences 4740A/B Final: Week 6_ Environments and Communities - Learning Objectives

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 4740A/B
• Professor: Tara Mantler

Document Summary

Week 6: environments and communities - learning objectives. Explain what is meant by creating supportive environments. The creation of environments that support basic health needs of the population. This involves increasing access to opportunities for healthy lifestyles and self-reliance. Creating living and working conditions that promote health and prevent chronic disease by being stable, secure and safe, stimulating, satisfying and enjoyable . Supports its inhabitants by encouraging healthy choices and making them easier to access. Supports and services available to members for preventive care and chronic disease management. Community organizations and programs that are a direct channel for support. Decide upon a common goal and create an action plan. Securing strong leadership, effective communication, and consistent investors. Undertake activities that are aimed at increasing their control over those issues that affect the health of their residents. Mobilizing individuals and families to participate in the community action. Describe the importance of collaboration from a supportive environment and community"s perspective.