changes in australia's health status Flashcards
chapters 5-7 of the textbook (37 cards)
define biomedical model of health
focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness; a medical model practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease
define health promotion
the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
define intersectoral collaboration
define sanitation
the process of eliminating contact between humans and hazardous wastes, including human and animal faeces and urine, solid wastes, domestic wastewater (sewage and grey water), industrial wastes and agricultural wastes
define old public health
government actions that focused on changing the physical environment to prevent the spread of disease, such as providing safe water, sanitation and sewage disposal, improved nutrition, improved housing conditions and better work conditions
what is the ottawa charter for health promotion
an approach to health developed by the World Health Organization that aims to reduce inequalities in health. It reflects the social model of health and provides five action areas that can be used as a basis for improving health outcomes.
define public health
the ways in which governments monitor, regulate and promote health status and prevent disease
what is the social model of health
an approach that recognises improvements in health and wellbeing can only be achieved by directing effort towards addressing the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that have an impact on individuals and population groups
what are the five categories of diseases?
injury and poisoning
cancers (neoplasms)
respiratory diseases
infectious and parasitic diseases
respiratory diseases
description of infectious and parasitic diseases
infectious diseases can be transmitted from one person to another
examples of infectious and parasitic diseases (at least 3).
e.g. smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, measles, whooping cough, cholera, scarlet fever, hepatitis, and STI’s.
description of cardiovascular diseases
description of cancer
description of injury and poisoning
description of respiratory diseases
what are the two most significant forms of cardiovascular disease?
there are 8 old public health policies and practices. name at least 3
mass immunisation programs, improved water and sanitation, better quality housing and fewer slums, better quality food and nutrition, introduction of quarantine laws, safer working conditions, more hygenic birthing practices, provision of antenatal and infant welfare services.
“clean drinking water was provided” further describe.
“clean drinking water was provided” what is the impact on health status?
“sewage systems were established and sanitation was improved” further describe.
“sewage systems were established and sanitation was improved” what is the impact on health status?
“better quality housing and the elimination of housing slums” further describe.
“better quality housing and the elimination of housing slums” what is the impact on health status?
“improved food and nutrition” further describe.
