S1 5 - background to health promotion Flashcards
For each time era, state the role of health promotion:
a) The first half of 20th Century
b) 1950’s & 1960’s
c) 1970’s
d) 1980’s
a) Environmental reforms
b) Individual health behaviour (lifestyle approach)
c) Victim-blaming approach
d) Focus on health education, political and social action and environment
What were the first international initiatives for improving health and when did they begin?
WHO – lead role
1977 – beginning of Health for All movement
The main social target of governments and WHO in the coming decades should be ‘the attainment of all citizens of the world by the year 2000 of a level of health that will permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life’
What were the 5 ‘Health For All’ principles?
Reducing inequalities in health
Positive health through health promotion and disease
Community participation
Co-operation between health authorities, local authorities and others with an impact on health
A focus on primary care as the main basis of the healthcare system
State the 5 key developments of the 1986 Ottawa Charter 1st international conference on health promotion.
Building healthy public policy Creating supportive environments Developing personal skills Strengthening community action Reorienting health services towards prevention and health promotion
What progress was made in the ‘Health for All’ conference (target date 2000)?
Progress made but many targets not met Problems: - Political - Social - Economic
Which 6 points were taken from the 8th Global Conference on Health Promotion ‘Health in All Policies’ held in Helsinki in June 2013?
Recognises health as a fundamental right of every human being
Governments have a responsibility for the health of their people
Equity in health is an expression of social justice
Good health enhances all aspects of life
Health inequalities between and within countries are unacceptable, unfair and avoidable
An approach that takes into account the health implications of decisions at ALL levels of policy-making
State the 4 main themes of the ‘9th Global Conference on Health Promotion’ (Shanghai in November 2016) and what it was about.
About promoting health, promoting sustainable development Main themes: 1. Good Governance 2. Building Healthy Cities 3. Health Literacy 4. Social Mobilization
State some of the aims of the ‘9th Global Conference on Health Promotion.’
No poverty Zero hunger Good health and well-being Quality education Gender-equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Climate action Life below water Life on land Peace, justice and strong institutions Partnerships for the goals
