LECTURE 1A AND 1B

Question 1

World Health Organization Definition of Health

Answer 1

state of complete physical, mental, social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmary

Question 2

well-being/wellness

Answer 2

a balance, lifestyle, dynamic concept, holistic, and directly correlates to health. Health impacts well being and well being impacts health.

Question 3

disease (objective)

Answer 3

disorder of structure or function, medical condition with specific signs

Question 4

illness (subjective)

Answer 4

the experience of symptoms that may be caused by a disease or disorder

Question 5

models of health

Answer 5

To better understand how patients may view health and wellness to better teach your patients (social ecological model/illness-wellness continuum)

Question 6

socio-ecological model

Answer 6

public policy (govern. policies), community (social networks), organizational (structure), interpersonal (family/friends), individual (knowledge) 
understanding their views and their community

Question 7

health promotion

Answer 7

science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move towards a state of optimal health (art of communication)

Question 8

concepts of health before 1940’s

Answer 8

absence of disease, infectious disease prevalent and claimed many lives affecting life expenctancy

Question 9

concepts of health early 40’s after ww2

Answer 9

control of infectious disease begins Dept HEW-HHS, advent of antibiotics and vaccines. Managing/Preventing Disease

Question 10

Now

Answer 10

HTN (hypertension) DM (Diabetes)
Living with Disease with chronic disease (HTN/DM)
Infectious diseases re-emerge/emerge

Question 11

health is a resource that helps people achieve their

Answer 11

social, economic, and personal growth (fundamental right)

Question 12

individual: revamp individuals’ diet with healthier choices
interpersonal: family, parents limit screen time
public policy: NY bans supersize sodas

Answer 12

organizational: healthier lunches in schools
community: organized sports

Question 13

if a treatment model is used, an individual can move right only to neutral point

Answer 13

if a wellness model is used, an individuals can move right past the neutral point

Question 14

health education is

Answer 14

experiences using evidence based practices and/or sound theories

Question 15

health literacy

Answer 15

obtain, process, and understand basic health info needed to make appropriate health decisions

Question 16

primary prevention

Answer 16

health promotion and specific protection to prevent disease/injury before it occurs (immunizations)

Question 17

secondary prevention

Answer 17

early diagnosis of a disease through screening asymptomatic people and provide prompt treatment ( annual physical exams)
lessen effects of disease

Question 18

tertiary prevention

Answer 18

symptomatic patients to restore and rehabilitation of chronic illness (reduce severity of illness)

Question 19

steps for developing a health promotion program for a patient or a community

Answer 19

know the population, assess population needs, objectives and goals, develop intervention, implement intervention, evaluate effectiveness of intervention

Question 20

crossing boundaries to common ground

Answer 20

partnerships to improve health of the public

Institute of medicine, health and human services, CDC, NGO’s, non profits

Question 21

Social Determinants of Health

Answer 21

resources, crime, quality of schools, public safety, transportation, residential segregation, social support, social norms

Question 22

physical determinants of health

Answer 22

built enviro, worksites, housing, homes, toxic substances, physical barriers, lighting, trees, benches, natural enviro.

Question 23

Healthy People 2030 goal

Answer 23

eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity and attain health literacy to improve the health and well being of all