HLTH202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Health Promotion, Health Literacy, Community Psychology
3 Dec 2017
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Health promotion definition is very complex and broad. The promotion of changes in lifestyle and environmental conditions to facilitate the development of a culture of health. Hp is a growing field so there isn"t a definition that tells us what it is and what it isn"t. Make sure you look at review slides to study for exam!!! Hp has caused people to look at peoples capacity beyond disease prevention. And ting if the detriments with political factors. We need to look beyond their individual history and detriments, but also at society and what social inequities that are responsible. The ottawa charter revealed 4 innovative elements of public heath. Only action that focuses on living conditions and equality. Proposes core values and the 3 strategies ----. It makes them look at their position in society and looks at their privileges. It also explores and promoted alliances from different sectors and stakeholders.
