Health Sciences 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Bicycle Helmet Laws, Blood Sugar, Icu Scoring Systems
16 Sep 2017
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Health promotion foundations: module 1 definitions and concepts. Learning objectives: define health promotion according to the ottawa charter of health promotion. Describe the features and values that shape practice: empowerment. Distinguish health promotion form related concepts such as disease prevention, population health and harm reduction. Health promotion is defined as the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. ottawa charter of health promotion. There are 4 key values of health promotion: A process through which people gain greater control over the decisions and actions. There is emphasis on equitable access to income, employment, food, shelter, and affecting their health. who definition. The three conditions that contribute to empowerment are: social networks, community participation, and community competence. Positive health impacts of empowerment include increased life satisfaction and decreased susceptibility to illness. A community organization invites community members to voice their opinions about the lack of access to healthy foods in their neighbourhood.
