ANTC67H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Social Cost, Health Promotion, Systematic Review
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Public policies: laws, regulation, judicial decrees, agency guideline, budgetary priorities: the sum of the decision that shape society : gives framework for industry, health care and business, impact on health: through health policies (direct): related to healthcare) Through health public policies (indirect): related to health promotion activities in economic, environment and social: health policies: framework for disease prevention and health promotion directly related to the health sector (goals and how to achieve them) Components: laws, regulation, judicial decrees, agency guidelines, budgetary priorities directly related to health care: healthy public policies: framework on other sectors that may have an indirect impact on health through the social determinants of health. A core group of scientist to determine health needs and to advocate for action. Wide consultation while drafting and reviewing the policies. Development and use of consistent communication strategies at all stages. Recognition that this consultation is as important as ownership of the policy.
