Day 1 Flashcards
Define Health Promotion
the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health. Focuses on health rather than illness. Understand the complexity of health.
Transformation of US healthcare system
From disease-focused healthcare system to wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention focused. “Proactive vs. Reactive”
Scope of health promotion
Behaviors that promote optimal health across the lifespan.
Individual->Family->Community->Population->Environment
Intervene differently on each level
Categories of Health Promotion
Primary Prevention-proactive
optimize health; prevent illness
Secondary Prevention-screening
Identify early stage of illness; initiate treatment
Tertiary Prevention-restoration/disease management
Prevent complications; minimize disability
Health Promotions Interventions
always changing
can be found on government task force website.
can find screening age group requirements on website
US Preventive Services Task Force Grading
Grade A-strongly recommends
Grade B-recommends
Grade C-no recommendations for or against
Grade D-Recommends against.
