Strategies for prevention

Question 1

6 priorities of “Choosing Health” report

Answer 1

Alcohol
Obesity
Smoking
Sexual health
Teen pregnancy
Mental health

Question 2

Wanless report recognised

Answer 2

need for organised efforts through government and society, to make health choices easier for people

Question 3

Commission on social determinants of health

Answer 3

Improve conditions of daily life
Tackle inequitable distributions of power/ money
Measure problem, expand knowledge, raise awareness about social determinants of health

Question 4

UK’s response to Commission on Social determinants of health, 6 main objectives

Answer 4

Give every child the best start in life
Enable all to maximise their capabilities/ have control over their lives
Create fair employment/ good work for all
Ensure healthy standard of living for all
Create and develop healthy, sustainable places/ communities
Strengthen the role/ impact of ill health prevention

Question 5

Key public health initiatives UK

Answer 5

Smoking cessation
Alcohol consumption
STI/ Chlamydia 
Teen pregnancies
Obesity
Immunisations