Nursing 1070A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: World Health Organization, Health Literacy, Health Professional
24 Nov 2017
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Week 2 introduction to the concept of health. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (1974) Reciprocal (you get out what you put in) Theory: medicine and technology are not responsible for improving health. We also understand and manage activities for biological and physical well-being. When negative aspects invade a relatively positive community, it wrecks the ecosystem. Disempowerment: less likely to be healthy and recover from illness. Example: lush garden invaded and taken over by warfare. Grounded in belief of social justice and empowerment. Clean and safe, peaceful and just, access to basic necessities, access to health care, education, supportive relationships and networks, support well-being, participation by residents in decision making, strong cultural/ spiritual heritage, diverse, protective of environment, use resources responsibly. Influenced by education, gender, culture, social status, employment. Structural development has a direct influence on health.
