Definitions

Question 1

Biomedical

Answer 1

• Focuses purely on biological factors and excludes psychological, environmental and social influences.
• It is considered to be the leading modern way for health care professionals to diagnose and treat a condition

Question 2

Socio medical

Answer 2

• ## The social model health examines all factors which contribute to health such as social, cultural, political and the environment.

Question 3

Protective factors

Answer 3

Conditions or attributes in individuals families, communities or the larger society that help people deal more effectively with illness or disease and eliminate risk in families and communities.

Question 4

Risk factors

Answer 4

Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing disease or injury.