module 1 Flashcards
What is the definition of health according to WHO (1946)?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
According to Payne, Hahn and Mauer’s Model, how is health defined?
A dynamic state or condition that is multi-dimensional in nature and results from a person’s adaptation to his or her environment.
What are the six dimensions of health?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Occupational
Define community.
A geographic area with specific boundaries or a collective body of individuals identified by common characteristics.
What are the elements of a community?
- Membership
- Common symbol systems
- Shared values and norms
- Mutual influence
- Shared needs and commitment to meeting them
- Shared emotional connection
How does the Institute of Medicine (IOM) define public health?
What we as a society do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy.
What does community health refer to?
The health status of a defined group of people and actions and conditions to promote, protect and preserve their health.
What are the components of community health?
- Promotion of health
- Prevention of health problems
- Treatment of disorders
- Rehabilitation
- Evaluation
- Research
What is population health?
The health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group.
Define global health.
Health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries and are best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions.
What physical factors affect the health of a community?
- Geography
- Environment
- Community size
- Industrial development
What social factors arise from the interaction of individuals or groups within a community?
Factors that contribute to culture.
List the factors that contribute to culture.
- Beliefs, traditions and prejudices
- Economy
- Politics
- Religion
- Social norms
- Socio-economic status
True or False: Economic downturns can negatively impact community health.
True
How can politics affect community health?
Political decisions can improve or jeopardize the health of their community.
What role does religion play in community health?
Affects how people choose and make decisions about their health.
What are social norms?
Determines what is socially acceptable that could either be healthy or detrimental.
What is the relationship between socio-economic status and health?
Those with the lowest socio-economic status have the poorest health and the most difficulty gaining access to health care.
Define community organization.
The process by which community groups are helped to identify common problems or change targets, mobilize resources, and develop and implement strategies for reaching their collective goals.
What is herd immunity?
The more individuals become immunized against a specific disease, the slower the disease will spread and the fewer people will be exposed.
What traditional health care practices were observed during the pre-Spanish period in the Philippines?
Use of herbs and rituals for healing.
When was the first dispensary for indigent patients in Manila established?
1577
What was established in 1806 to prevent smallpox in the Philippines?
The Board of Vaccinators
What significant health-related infrastructure was established in 1876 in the Philippines?
Construction of the Carriedo waterworks