Better health for individuals

what does health mean to individuals?
1. meanings of health
  1. definitions of health
  2. dimensions of health
  3. relative and dynamic nature of health
2. perceptions of health
  1. perceptions of health
  2. perceptions of health of others eg: parents, the elderly, the homeless
  3. implications of diffrent perceptions of health
  4. perceptions of health as a social construct
  5. impacts of the media, peers and family
3. health behavious of young people
  1. the positive health status of young people
  2. protective behaviours and risk behaviours
what influences the health of individuals
1. the determinents of health
  1. individual factors eg: knowledge, skills, attitudes, genetics
  2. sociocultrual factors eg: family, peers, media, religion, culture
  3. socioeconomic factors eg: employment, education, income
  4. environmental factors eg: geographical location, access to health services and technology
2. the degree of control individuals can exert over their health
  1. modifiable and non-modifiable health determinants
  2. the changing in influence of determinants through different life stages
3. health as a social construct
  1. recognises the interrelationship of determinants
  2. challenges the notion that health is solely an individuals responsibility
what strategies help to promote the health of individuals?
1. what is a health promotion
2. responsibilities for health promotion
  1. individuals
  2. community groups and schools
  3. non-government organisations
  4. government
  5. international organisations eg: WHO, United nations
3. health promotion approches and strategies
4. the Ottwa charter as an effective health promotion frame work
5. principle of social justice

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