Module Flashcards
(94 cards)
“as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.”
Health
3 types of definition of health
- absence of any disease
- adequately cope with all demands
- state of balance
environmental, social, and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well-being
community health
(WHO) population-focused, community-oriented approach aimed at health promotion
community health nursing
(MAGLAYA) “The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families,
population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of
disease and disability and rehabilitation.”
community health nursing
the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age
Social determinants
determinants of health
- the social and economic environment,
- the physical environment, and
- the person’s individual characteristics and behaviour
higher income and social status are linked to better health
Income and social status
low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self-confidence
Education
safe water and clean air
Physical environment
greater support from families, friends and communities is linked to better health
Social support networks
inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan
Genetics
access and use of services
Health services
Men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages
Gender
branch of economics concerned with issues related to efficiency, effectiveness, values, and behavior // provide the information necessary to make rational choices
Health economics
application of organized knowledge and skills in the form of devices
Health technology
scientific study of heredity
Genetics
the collection, processing, and recycling or deposition of the waste materials of human society
Waste disposal
community or group of living organisms
that live in and interact with each other // is the basic
unit of the field of the scientific study of nature
Eco system
particular physical environment with specific physical
characteristics
biotope (abiotic)
set of living organisms
biocenosis (biotic)
Strat 1
Better health outcomes
Strat 2
More responsive health system
Strat 3
More equitable healthcare financing