Population vs Public health Flashcards
What is public health
public health (what we are doing for society ie smokefree campaign) is defined as ‘the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society’.
What is population health
Population health (what a system is doing for society ie dealing with measles outbreak) aims at improving health of whole population – includes the four pillars:
Wider determinants of health
Health behaviors and lifestyles
Intergrated health and care system
Places and communities we live in, and with
Explain examples of important legislation within the NZ Health system
Legislation:
*Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 - 6 strategies include
New Zealand Health Strategy
Pae Tū: Hauora Māori Strategy
Te Mana Ola: The Pacific Health Strategy
Health of Disabled People Strategy
Rural Health Strategy
Women’s Health Strategy
*Health Act 1956
Explain the NZ Health system
Under Minister of Health
-Health NZ co-ordinates health services to all
-MHA disestablished
-Ministry of Health - Public health agency
