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health defined

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health is a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. and simply not the absence of disease or infirmity

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holistic healthcare

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encompasses the consideration for a whole person, including mind, body, and spirit
- not just the overall health of an individual but the emotional, social, and cultural state of their community

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two-eyed seeing approach

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combines both indigenous and western knowledge systems
- no single perspective is better, they are both valuable
- originated from the Mi’kmaq First Nations

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western based health

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data driven and influenced by scientific approach

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indigenous based health

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values love, honesty, humility, and respect
- aims to build trust, relationships, and a safe space
- addresses ongoing colonization and marginalization

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indigenous medicine wheel

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  • a holistic symbol used for generations
  • physical, emotional, mental, spiritual dimensions
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what does the center in the indigenous medicine wheel represent

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represents learning, beauty and harmony

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what does the circular shape in the indigenous medicine wheel represent

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represents interconnectivity, including the natural world

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what does the north direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on

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focuses on the mental, includes family time and elder wisdom

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what colour, animal, healing, and season is the north direction of the indigenous medicine wheel

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white, deer, sweet grass, and winter

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what does the east direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on

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focuses on spiritual practices like smudging, singing, dancing

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what colour, animal, healing and season is the east direction of the indigenous medicine wheel

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yellow, eagle, tobacco, spring

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what does the south direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on

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focuses on the emotional, positive self image, esteem, and love

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what colour, animal, healing and season is the south direction of the indigenous medicine wheel

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red, coyote, cedar, summer

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what does the west direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on

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focuses on the physical health through exercise, balanced diet

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what colour, animal, healing and season is the west direction of the indigenous medicine wheel

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black, bear, sage, autumn

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what are the four health promoting conditions

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  • availability of health services
  • adequate housing
  • safe working conditions
  • nutritious foods
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what does the complete health of availability to health services require

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complete health requires access to doctors, emergency services, specialists, and technologies without financial burden

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what does the complete health of adequate housing require

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complete health includes access to a safe and secure home

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what does the complete health of a safe working conditions require

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requires comprehensive workplace training and protection from occupational hazards

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what does the complete health of nutritious foods require

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it requires access to balanced, affordable foods with the necessary nutrients

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what is global health

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the study, research, and practice aiming to improve health equity worldwide

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what does global health focus on

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focuses on transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions

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what is public health

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a combination of government and societal contributions to promote population health

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what are the components of public health
health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and surveillance
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what are the three pillars of public health
prevention, protection, promotion
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what does the WHO do
they coordinate global health efforts within the UN system
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what does the WHO improve
improves access to medicine, epidemic control, health promotion
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what are human rights
the rights you have simply because you are human
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why was the universal declaration of human rights created
created to recognize basic freedoms that all people should have
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what does the UDHR include
includes the right to health, stating that health should be accessible to everyone regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, or other status
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what is resiliency
an individuals ability to cope with adversity and bounce back from challenges
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what are the three main components of resiliency
- social resources -personal resources - physical resources
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what are the social resources of resiliency
includes support networks (family, friends, community) that help individuals cope with difficult situations.
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what are the personal resources of resiliency
a persons emotional and mental coping abilities. a resilient individual may have developed emotional regulation and personal health practices, allowing them to stay positive and plan for alternative options in the face of adversity
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what are the physical resources of resiliency
physical health and determination. a physically healthy person might be more capable of actively searching for new opportunities after a setback, like job loss
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what is a protective factor in resiliency
a characteristic at the biological, psychological, family or community level that is associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes or that reduce the negative impact of risk factor on problem outcomes
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what are some common protective factors
- academic achievement/ intellectual development - high self esteem - emotional self regulation - coping skills & problem solving abilities -engagement in contexts - family support - mentorship
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what are social determinants of health
conditions that affect a persons health
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what does the social determinants of health include
- personal behaviour - relationships and lifestyle - economic environment - physical environment - biological factors
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what are the factors that influence health
illness results from the interplay between external (environmental) factors, internal (genetic) factors, and the social determinants of health
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what are the percentages of factors that influence health
- 50% your life - 25% your healthcare - 15% your biology - 10% your environment
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what is downstream prevention
focuses on treating existing health problems. ex. chemotherapy is a downstream treatment for cancer
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what is upstream prevention
aims to address the root causes of health problems. ex. cancer screenings and lifestyle changes aim to prevent cancer from developing in the first place
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what is the relationship between health and wealth
lower socioeconomic status contributes to higher illness rates due to limited access to healthcare, poor nutrition, stress, and inadequate living conditions
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what are the gap-minder findings on health and wealth
- progress in health and wealth depends on time, trade, peace, and green technology - despite disparities, hope exists that with effort, every segment of society can improve its position in terms of health and wealth
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what was president Obama's take on cultivating empathy
empathy is the ability to understand and share the feeling of others by putting yourself in someone else's shoes
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what is health equity
the absence of avoidable or fixable differences in health outcomes between different groups. these groups can be defined by social, economic, demographic, or geographic factors
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why does health equity matter
it matters because it is a basic human right. It means that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve the best possible health
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what is health inequality
differences in health outcomes between different populations, but these differences are not necessarily unfair
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what is health inequity
health inequalities that are unfair and avoidable, often due to systemic advantages
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why is advocacy important
advocates work to support and defend people who need help to ensure fair treatment and representation. they push for policies or actions that improve the lives of the marginalized and vulnerable
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what do advocates fight for
fight for fair treatment for groups, though sometimes their efforts benefit one group at the expense of another
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what are the responsibilities of health advocates
- patient needs - community needs - identify social determinants of health - health promotion
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what are the levels of health advocacy
- individual level - community level - global level
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what is the individual level of health advocacy
advocacy can be as simple as helping one person. small acts like visiting a lonely person or finding resources for someone in need can make a difference
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what is the community level of health advocacy
recognize and address health needs in your community. this might involve working with community organizations that aim to reduce health inequities or influence policy changes.
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what is the global level of health advocacy
recognize the broader social determinants of health, such as poverty or access to clean water, on a global scale. Advocates work with communities or influence policies to bring about change at a global level

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