FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Canada Health Act, Health Belief Model, Health Promotion
12 Aug 2013
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Chapter 1: an invitation to health and wellness. Greek god of health and father of medicine: asklepios (aesculapius) with daughters: panacea: believe best way to help ppl is by treat illness, panacea: to heal, a remedy for all difficulties, a cure-all. Hygeia beliee imp to teach ppl how to live so not become ill. Hygiene: healthy; akin to well and to living; maintain health. Holism: an emphasis on the interconnectedness between an individual and his/her mind, body, spirit. In the words of elders book, says: elders stories and lessons state that imp. Canada move from measure health status by morbidity(disease) and mortality rates to see health as part of everyday living. 1st international conf. on health promotion in ottawa to expand who definition of health: ottawa charter for health promotion. Health promotion: process of allowing ppl to increase control and improve their health. Not just responsibility of health sector, goes beyond healthy lifestyles to wellbeing.
