Health regulation and governance (Sociology)

Question 1

Define formal regulation vs relationship of governance

Answer 1

Formal regulation

-A top down approach
- Formal enforcement strategy in order to improve public health
- Such as mandatory seat belts

Governance

-Complex system of the interactions of the institutions of state, government and citizens

• Collectively seeking to assure conditions under which the population can live with the highest possible level of health and wellbeing
• Hinges on the interplay between the rights and responsibilities of such players out side formal systems

Question 2

Aims of governance in public health

Answer 2

Aims to appeal to the individuals responsibility as a citizen to make healthy choices and reduce exposures to health risks to limit wider costs

Health promotion policy in the UK recognises that there are health risks that are beyond a individual control, therefore the government has responsibility to ensure measures are in place to protest peoples health (e.g. making environment safer, creating green spaces, cycle paths)

Question 3

Aims of governance in public health

Answer 3

Aims to appeal to the individuals responsibility as a citizen to make healthy choices and reduce exposures to health risks to limit wider costs

Health promotion policy in the UK recognises that there are health risks that are beyond a individual control, therefore the government has responsibility to ensure measures are in place to protest peoples health (e.g. making environment safer, creating green spaces, cycle paths)