S1 Flashcards
What are the three domains of public health?
Health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health
What are the determinants of health?
Age, sex and constitutional factors, individual lifestyle factors, social and community networks, living and working conditions, general socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions
What three factors make up health economics?
Need, supply, demand
What is public health?
The art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society
What are three factors of Health protection?
Infectious diseases, chemical hazards, emergency response
Name factors surround Health improvement
Smoking cessation, public mental health, sexual health services, NHS health checks, substance misuse services, weight management, public health nursing
Name factors of Healthcare public health
Service design, prioritisation, strategic direction and leadership, evaluation and research, support evidence-based decision making, needs assessments