Week 10

Question 1

What are the 5 main areas of the socio-economical model

Answer 1

Individual, interpersonal, organisational, community and public policy

Question 2

In the marmot review- what were some of the key findings

Answer 2

Health inequalities are avoidable
The social gradient in health
Life expectancy gap
Childhood development is crucial
Employment and working conditions matter
Housing , transport affect health

Question 3

What is prevention

Answer 3

Prevention in public health is about keeping people healthy and avoiding the risk of poor health, injuries, illness and early death

Question 4

What is primary prevention

Answer 4

Actions aimed at avoiding the manifestation of disease. E.g. vaccinations, nutritional and food supplements, oral health care services

Question 5

What is secondary preventions

Answer 5

Focusing on early detection of a problem to support early intervention and treatment or reducing the level of harm e.g. screening for bowel and breast cancer, early years health visitor checks, HIV testing services

Question 6

What is tertiary prevention

Answer 6

Minimising the negative consequences of a health issue through careful management e.g. dietician input on food, stroke rehabilitation

Question 7

What are the pillars of primary prevention

Answer 7

Actions on the building blocks of community support
Actions on lifestyle risks
Actions on infectious diseases and environmental risks