Themes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the central theme to CBPH?
A
social, cultural, and physical environmental factors as well as systematic factors are important for health equity among communities. They can be ASSETS for health promotion but also hindrance if not considered
2
Q
What approach is emphasized for this course? Individual or participatory
A
Participatory (service learning course) - with the aim to address complex factors that create health inequity
3
Q
Define community
A
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
4
Q
Define community health
A
the study and improvement of the health characteristics of biological communities. Community health tends to focus on geographical areas rather than people with shared characteristics.
