NURS103 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ottawa Charter For Health Promotion, Health Equity, Homeostasis
25 Aug 2016
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Disease= objective state of ill health and is pathological and detected by science. Health= objective process characterized by functional stability, balance, and integrity. Health as stability= maintenance (homeostasis and adaptability) Major approaches to health: medical, behavioural, socioenvriomental. Health field concept= health determinants include lifestyle, environment, biology, and organization of health care. Achieving health for all: epp-> achieve ottawa charter. Risk factors and risk conditions: psychosocial risk factors= complex psychological experiences from social circumstances, socioenviromental risk conditions= social and environmental living conditions. Strategies for population health: use of epidemiological data to determine etiology of health and disease. Jakarta declaration: declared poverty to be biggest threat to health. Bangkok charter: health as a human right and mental and spiritual elements. Health disparities= inequitable access to health determinants from economic and social policies. Income and social status: affording services and proper nutrition/lifestyle. Social support network: mental health and dysfunctional coping methods to stress.
