[NURS 287] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (33 pages long)
29 Nov 2016
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Public health agency of canada (2008) the chief public health officer"s report on the. State of public health in canada in 2008. Public health is defined as the organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. Summary of health inequities: the world health organization wants countries to reduce the gap between the highest and lowest income levels to eradicate poverty and increase opportunity for employment. (this will help to reduce health. Population health is an approach to health that aims to better the health of the entire population and reduce health inequities. Health canada (2001) the population health template: key elements. Measure population health status: measure health inequities over a population to analyze issues. Analyze determinates of health: determine indicators for measuring health. Base decisions on evidence: draw on a variety of data and research methods. Apply multiple strategies: try to take action in different ways across different ages.
