Lecture 9 - Respiratory Diseases in UK

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

Is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being between different groups of people

Question 2

Define public health

Answer 2

All organised measures to prevent disease, promote health and life among the population as a whole

Question 3

What are the drivers of health inequalities in respiratory diseases?

Answer 3

Exposure to risk factors e.g. air pollution, smoking
Access to prevention e.g. vaccination
Timely and accurate diagnosis
Access to high-quality care

Question 4

How do living conditions affect our respiratory health?

Answer 4

Access to green space
Air pollution
Road safety and active transport
access to affordable health food
Occupation
Education
Housing quality, damp, mould and cold
Overcrowding
Community, family and friends

Question 5

How can we prevent risk factors?

Answer 5

Smoking - give smoking cessation advice
Vaccines
Acting on underlying causes e..g air pollution
Early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for all with particular attention to underserved communities