Background to Health Promotion Flashcards
Who developed the ‘Health for All’ principles?
WHO
What do the H4A principles reduce?
Inequalities in health
H4A increase health by _____ promotion & _______ prevention
1) health
2) disease
Who does the H4A involve co-operation between? (3)
1) Community
2) Health authorities
3) Local authorities
Who is the focus on for H4A?
Primary care
What was the 1st international conference on HP?
Ottawa Charter
What were the aims of the Ottawa Charter?
- build healthy public policy
- create supportive environment
- develop personal skills
- strengthen community action
Reorienting health services towards prevention & HP was the outcome of what conference?
Ottawa Charter
The following aims are from what conference?
- Promote social responsibility
- Increase investment for heath development
- Expand partnerships for HP
- Increase community capactity & empower the individual
- Secure infrastructure for HP
Jakarta
What are the 3 problem areas in terms of achieving H4A?
- Political
- Social
- Economic
What key commitments are stated in the Bangkok Charter for HP in a globalized world?
- Global development agenda
- Government responsibilty
- Focus of communities & civil society
- Good corporate practice
What declaration was made at the WHO organised conference in Nairobi?
Call to Action
What was the aim of the Call to Action?
Close the gap in health and development through HP.
What are the goals for the Call to Action? (3)
1) Eradication of poverty
2) Adressing diseases (malaria, HIV, TB)
3) Emergence of non-communicable disease, injury & mental health disorders
What does the Call for Action tackle?
Inequalities in gender, social class, income, ethnicity, education, occupation etc.
