Lecture 11- Health

Question 1

what is the Biomedical Model of Health

Answer 1

Focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease
and illness
It is a medical model of care practised by doctors and /or
health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis
and treatment of disease

Question 2

what is the Social Model of Health

Answer 2

Addresses the broader influences on health (social,
cultural, environmental and economic factors) rather than
disease and injury
Community approach to preventing diseases and
illnesses
Focus in on policies, education and health promotion

Question 3

In 2019, what is the life expectancy of males and females?

Answer 3

life expectancy at
birth was 80.8 years for males
and 84.7 years for females

Question 4

What is responsible for 88 deaths every month in Ireland.
That’s over 1,000 deaths per year

Answer 4

Alcohol

Question 5

what % of farmers risk cardiovascular disease?

Answer 5

81%