Strategies for prevention Flashcards
6 priorities of “Choosing Health” report
Alcohol Obesity Smoking Sexual health Teen pregnancy Mental health
Wanless report recognised
need for organised efforts through government and society, to make health choices easier for people
Commission on social determinants of health
Improve conditions of daily life
Tackle inequitable distributions of power/ money
Measure problem, expand knowledge, raise awareness about social determinants of health
UK’s response to Commission on Social determinants of health, 6 main objectives
Give every child the best start in life
Enable all to maximise their capabilities/ have control over their lives
Create fair employment/ good work for all
Ensure healthy standard of living for all
Create and develop healthy, sustainable places/ communities
Strengthen the role/ impact of ill health prevention
Key public health initiatives UK
Smoking cessation Alcohol consumption STI/ Chlamydia Teen pregnancies Obesity Immunisations