Public Health aspects of harm reduction

Question 1

what is public health

Answer 1

the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organised efforts of society

Question 2

who manages public health in England

Answer 2

office for health improvement and disparities

Question 3

what are the 10 aims of the public health England strategies by 2025

Answer 3

1. smoke free society
2. healthier diets, healthier weight
3. cleaner air
4. better mental health
5. best start in life
6. effective responses to major incidents
7. reduced risk from antimicrobial resistance
8. predictive prevention
9. enhanced data and surveillance capabilities
10. new national science campus

Question 4

describe the approaches in public health

Answer 4

1. centre on prevention
   - primary, secondary and tertiary
2. are multidisciplinary
   - housing, education, medicine, legal system
3. cross the life span

Question 5

what is the primary prevention of substance misuse

Answer 5

stop people from using addictive substances in the first place

Question 6

what is abstinence

Answer 6

encourage absolute cessation of substance use

Question 7

what is harm reduction

Answer 7

refers to the policies and practices that try to reduce the harm that people do to themselves or others from their drug use