Introduction to Public Health

Question 1

Define public health

Answer 1

The science and art of promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, preventing ill-health and prolonging life though the organised efforts of society.

Question 2

What are the three domains of public health?

Answer 2

Health Protection
Healthcare services
Health Improvement

Question 3

What are the six levels of public health action?

Answer 3

Social - (what is socially acceptable)
Biological - vaccination
Environment - green space
Behavioural - exercise, smoking etc
Legislative - age of purchasing alcohol
Structural - how institutions or organisation funcation

Question 4

Define health inequalities

Answer 4

Differences in health between people or groups of people that may be considered unfair.

Question 5

What is the difference between equality, equity and inequality addressed?

Answer 5

Equality - everyone has the same support
Equity - support has been tailored to need
Inequality addressed - systemic barriers have been removed.

Question 6

What are the difference social determinants of health?

Answer 6

Food we eat
Work
Family, Friends and Communities
Housing
Surroundings
Transport
Money and resources
Education and skills.

These are the non-medical factors that influence health

Question 7

What do Dahlgren and Whitehead state as the main determinants of health?
Rainbow model

Answer 7

Biological factors - age, sex etc
Inidivdual lifestyle factors
Social and community networks
Living and working conditions
General socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions.