Health Sciences 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter Chapter 1-6: Health Promotion, Public Health, Population Health
15 Oct 2015
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We define health as its opposite- ill health. This process leads to assumptions if not dead then must be healthy. Measurements used in hp, but not reflective of the intended outcome of hp. 2) health and disease determined by interactions among bio, psych, etc factors. 3) disease occurrence theories and principles can be understood. 4) preventative stategies can be developed to fix health problems. 5) behavior can change, those changes can influence health. 6) sectors and groups influence health and change. 7) initiating and maintaining behavior change is challenging. 8) individual responsibility does not equal victim blaming. 9) for permanent change, person must be motivated and ready. Don"t diet, just change your lifestyle; look at whats reasonable for the longterm. Nb message the greatest chance for success comes to those who know how to plan, implement and evaluate hp programs . Efficacious hp efforts based on assumptions, and follow generic format.
