PSYC 3170 Lecture Notes - Alice Hamilton, Babylonian Law, Occupational Medicine
5 Feb 2014
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Psyc 3170 health psychology lecture 1 jan 9. We have active role to play in our own health. What we do and think impacts our health. According to who 1948, state of complete physical, mental, social well- being . Health is complete state of well being (bio), mental well being (psycho), social well being (social) It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Half of children will die before their 8th year, it is nature"s law. Law + public inquires babylonian law code of hammurabi english, German, north american laws ontario"s workmen"s compensation act of. Modern laws re: environment, workplace, consumer, transportation health + safety. You are the champion: if you want better health care, become a better patient . Parents, journalist, politicians, plaintiff"s attorneys, consumerist, union leaders, corporations (against competitor), doctors, health educators safety managers, industries (ie pharmaceutical, cosmetic medicine, protection, health, safety) Looked at what people do + its impact on health.
