week 8: population health promotion/public health

Question 1

public health

Answer 1

the organized efforts of society to keep healthy an prevent injury, illness and premature death.

it is the combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians.

Question 2

Core functions of public health

Answer 2

1. health protection
2. health surveillance
3. population health assessment
4. disease and injury prevention
5. health promotion and policy development
6. emergency management

Question 3

Levels of prevention used in health promotion

Answer 3

• primordial level: at a distal level or preventing risk factors from existing (addressing issues before they become risk factors)
• Primary level: preventing or reducing risks (smoking prevention smoke programs)
• secondary level: stop or slow progression of illness (examining skin for signs of melonoma)
• Tertiary level: to limit disability, rehabilitate or restore ( counselling for someone apart of sexual violence)
• Quaternary: draws attention to identifying people who may be at risk for medical mishaps.

Question 4

Harm reduction

Answer 4

harm reduction is a philosophy and approach to health care delivery programs, or policies, implemented with the goal to protect health of and reduce secondary harm for individuals who engage in high risk activities that are associated with poor health outcomes.
ex. helmets, condoms,