Terminology

Question 1

ASPPH, 2015

Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

“Discover: what is public health?”

Answer 1

Public Health: Protects + improves the health of individuals., families, communities, + populations locally and globally

Prevent disease + injury by promoting healthy lifestyles

 - Implement ed. programs
 - Develop policies
 - Administer services 
 - Conduct research 
 - Regulate health systems

Global + Measurable
Address health disparities

Question 2

WHO, 2015

World Health Organization website

Answer 2

Health Education: Any combination of learning experiences designed to help individuals and communities improve their health by increasing their knowledge or influencing their attitudes

Question 3

AAHE, 1991

Journal of School Health
Report of the 1990 Joint Committee on HeD Terminology

Answer 3

1990 Definitions

Health: State of COMPLETE physical, mental, + social well-being + not merely the absence of disease
Issue: “complete” diff. for diff. people (chronic disease)
:Quality of Life

Health Education Field: Multidisciplinary practice concerned w/ designing, implementing, + evaluating educational programs that enable individuals, families, organizations, + communities to play active role in achieving, protecting + sustaining health

Health Education Program: Planned combo of activities for specific population based on needs assessment, educational principles and evaluation using goals and objectives

Question 4

Journal of School Health, 2002

Report of the 2000 Joint Committee on HeD + promotion terminology

Answer 4

2000 Definitions

Health: Permits people to lead an individually, socially, + economically productive life. Resource for life, not object for living

Prevention (new): Actions + interventions to identify risks + reduce susceptibility, detect + treat disease early + alleviate effects of disease

Health Education Field: Addition of theory + behavioral/organizational change principles

Notable Editions:
     Determinants of Health
     Health Advocacy
     Risk Reduction
     Social Marketing
     Wellness

Question 5

AAHE, 2012

Report of the 2011 Joint Committee on HeD + Promotion Terminology

Answer 5

Health: Dynamic state or condition that is multidimensional. Exists in varying degrees unique to individual.

Holistic Health: Perception of ind. as integrated system rather than separate parts (physical, mental, spiritual + emotional)

Wellness: Balancing many dimensions of life w/ adoption of health enhancing conditions and behaviors

QoL: Happiness + satisfaction w/ life. All aspects of life.

New terms: Capacity building, college health, global health