social model of health

Question 1

what is social model of health

Answer 1

Conceptual framework which improves HWB by addressing the social, economic and environmental aspects of health.

Question 2

advantages

Answer 2

education (in particular health literacy) can be passed on from generation to generation

less expensive then biomedical approach and focuses on the vulnerable population groups

assists in preventing diseases -> it focuses on the factors that contribute to disease

Question 3

disadvantages

Answer 3

not every condition can be prevented : some are genetic conditions

health promotion messages may be ignored : relies on public cooperation -> if ignored HWB may not improve

Question 4

examples of social model of health

Answer 4

running education programs to teach people how to be SunSmart

implementing policies other than prevent smoking (Quitline)