Health Sciences 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: International Development, Canada Health Act, Health System

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2250A/B
• Professor: Jennifer Irwin

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Module 2: milestones in the history of health promotion. Health promotion emerged as a distinct concept in the early 20th century; was present before but not explicitly: ex/ egyptian writings from 4000bc illustrate some of the oldest strategies of health promotions. Developed systems for sewage disposal, printed warnings for the consumption of too much alcohol. 2 strategies from the ancient egyptians that are still relevant today: education encouraging individuals to adopt healthy behaviours, healthy public policies at the community level. Winslow (1920): the earliest reference to public health. 1(cid:1013)4(cid:1012): who pro(cid:448)ides a (cid:272)o(cid:373)prehe(cid:374)si(cid:448)e, positi(cid:448)e defi(cid:374)itio(cid:374) of health. ; (cid:862)a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease a(cid:374)d i(cid:374)fir(cid:373)ity(cid:863) 1920 1972: health status of western industrialized countries improved due to 2 factors: 1. Mandatory public health measures (ex/ mass immunization, sewage disposal, water purification, the mandatory pasteurization of milk: 2. 1970s brought the next phase in development of health promotion.