Waves Of Public Health Flashcards
When did the first wave of public health occur?
1830-1900
What did the first wave of public health consist of?
Classical public health interventions such as sanitation and civil and societal order
Who led the first wave of public health?
Social reformers
What did John Snow do in relation to public health?
Investigate cholera and discover that it was being spread through infected water supplies
When did the second wave of public health exist?
1890-1950
Who led the second wave of public health?
Scientists
Professional organisations
What did the third wave of public health consist of?
Emergence of welfare state New NHS Social security Social housing Universal education programmes
When did the third wave of public health exist?
1940-1980
Who led the third wave of public health?
Politicians
When did the fourth wave of public health exist?
1960-2000
What does the fourth wave of public health consist of?
Health care interventions prolonging life
Risk factors and lifestyle is of central concern
What factors can influence health?
Socioeconomic
Cultural
Environmental
How is health defined by WHO?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What are the three main purposes of public health?
Health improvement
Health protection
Improving services
What is involved in the health improvement side of public health work?
Dealing with inequalities, education, housing, employment, family, community and lifestyle factors. Surveilling and monitoring specific diseases and risk factors
