U3 AOS 2 Definitions Flashcards
VCE Unit 3 AOS 2 HHD Chp 5-7 content from Jacaranda HHD Textbook
Infectious disease
diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another
venereal disease
disease contracted by sexual intercourse with a person already infected with an STI
parasitic disease
occur when parasites enter the body through contaminated food or water or from contact with others with parasites on skin and hair
lifestyle diseases
occurs due to the daily habits of people in relation to diet, occupation, exercise, etc
public health
the ways in which governments monitor, regulate, promote health status and prevent disease
old public health
government focused on changing the physical environment to prevent the spread of diseases such as providing safe water, sanitation, sewage disposal, improved nutrition, improved housing and better work conditions
biomedical model
It is a medical model focusing on the physical and biological aspects of disease and illness, practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease
new public health
an approach to health that expands the traditional focus on individual behaviour change to one that considers the way s in which physical, sociocultural and political environments impact on health
social model of health
an approach that focuses on and directs effort towards addressing the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that have an impact on individual and population groups
health promotion
enabling people to take control over and improve their health
advocate
actions designed to gain support from governments and societies that are necessary to improve hwb for everyone
enable
ensuring equal opportunities and resources are available toa ll people to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to take over and improve their health
mediate
working iwth and resolving conflict between different societal groups that have different priorities to improve health outcomes
build healthy public policy
relates to the decisions made by the government and organisations regarding laws and policies that affect health and wellbeing. It helps make the healthier choice the easier choice
Create supportive environments
developing physical and social environments to support health and protect against physical hazards or psychologically damaging practices
strengthen community action
building links between individuals and the community, with communities working together to achieve a common goal, promoting health and wellbeing
Develop personal skills
developing knowledge and skill through education allowing people to make informed choices about their own health, impacting health
Reorient health services
changing the health system so that it promotes health and wellbeing rather than being focused on diagnosis and treatment. A preventative approach
Medicare
Australia’s federal government-funded universal health insurance scheme that enables access to select health services at a subsidised rate to all Australian Citizens and permanent residents