Health & Determinants of Health Flashcards
1
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what is health
A
a state of complete physical, mental, social, (and spiritual) well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
2
Q
what is health inequity
A
the differences in health status of individuals and groups that are unfair and modifiable
3
Q
what are the core determinants of health
A
- employment/working conditions
- education and literacy
- physical environments
- social support networks
- personal health practices and coping skills
- social environments
- healthy child development
- biology and genetic endowment
- culture
- financial and social status
- gender
- health services
4
Q
how do we promote health
A
having a program that is inexpensive, in a safe space, and is an inclusive environment etc.
5
Q
what is the point of programming
A
to improve the health of individuals by targeting a determinant(s) of health and reducing health inequities
