Lesson 3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
It is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health (WHO]
The elements of the social environment that have been linked to health
Family structure
Educational system
Social class
Social network
Work setting
Level of prosperity
Elements of Health Field Concept
o HUMAN BIOLOGY
o ENVIRONMENT
o LIFESTYLE
o HEALTHCAREORGANIZATION
• processes of maturation and aging
HUMAN BIOLOGY
Genetic inheritance
HUMAN BIOLOGY
Maturation and aging
HUMAN BIOLOGY
includes all those matters related to health which are external to the human body
ENVIRONMENT
which is within our control may be called as the
Internal environment
Air
Environment
consists of the aggregation of decisions by individuals which affect their health and over which they more or less have control
Lifestyle
Food
Lifestyle
Habits
Lifestyle
consists of the quantity, quality, arrangement, nature and relationships of people and resources in the provision of health care.
Health care organization
Medical practice
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
Ambulances
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
Podiatry
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
Chiropractice
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
Systems of the body
Human biology
generally defined as the health care system.
Health care organization
the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices
of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Public health
discipline that concerns itself with
the study and betterment of the health characteristics of biological communities.
Community Health
Fields of Public Health
Major Fields
• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Health service
Sub Fields
• Environmental
• Social
• Behavioral
• Occupational health
Is the ability of a community to generate and effectively use assets and resources to support the well-being and quality of life of the residents of the community as a whole, in the face of challenges and barriers within the context of their environment.
Community health