PASS S7 - Health promotion Flashcards

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What are the 5 approaches in health promotion

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Medical
Behaviour change
Educational
Empowerment
Social change
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Define primary prevention

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To prevent the onset of disease or injury - by reducing exposure to risk factors

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What are the 4 main approaches in primary prevention?

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Immunisation
Prevention of contact with environmental risk factors
Taking appropriate precautions
Reducing risk factors from health related behaviours

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4
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Define secondary prevention

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To detect and treat a disease at an early stage (to prevent progression)

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5
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Examples of secondary prevention

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Screening for cervical cancer
Monitoring and treating blood pressure
Screening for glaucoma

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6
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Define tertiary prevention

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To minimise the effects of established disease

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7
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Examples of tertiary prevention

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Maxmise the remaining capabilities and functions of an already disabled patient
Renal transplants
Steroids for asthma

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Aspects of health promotion (Ottawa Charter)

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Building healthy public policy
Creating supportive environments
Strengthening community actions
Developing personal skills
Re-orientating health services
Moving into the future
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9
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What is the difference between targeted and universal health promotion?

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Universal: aim to reduce risk across a whole population eg. sugar tax
Targeted: aim to identify those most at risk and then tailor messages and approaches to that group(s)

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10
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Impact of physical activity on health

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Reduces the risk of many diseases eg. type 2 diabetes + CVS disease
Improves blood flow
Reduces stress
Can be an enjoyable social activity

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11
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Examples of campaigns and resources to reduce obesity

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National childhood obesity plan
Sugar tax
Park run programme

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Describe the burden associated with obesity

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Annual cost of obesity to wider economy: £27 bn

Weight stigma: 88% of people with obesity reported having been stigmatised, criticised or abused as a direct result

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