NR442_Week 3 NotesHealth Promotion is…
Any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and
environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive
to health.
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NR442_Week 3 NotesHealth Promotion is…
Any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and
environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive
to health.
That which is motivated by the desire to increase well-being and to reach the best
possible health potential.
Those behaviors in which one engages with the specific intent to prevent disease, detect
disease in the early stages, or maximize health within the constraints of disease.
An important step in maintaining health.
Defining Health
The way health is defined has shifted from a focus on the curative model, to a focus on
multidimensional aspects such as the social, cultural, and environmental facets of life
and health.
Health is viewed not only as an important goal, but as a resource for living.
Healthy People 2020…
Is the health promotion initiative for the nation?
Challenges individuals, communities, and professionals…to take specific steps to ensure
that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.
Broad goals
o Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and
premature death.
o Achieve high equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
o Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
o Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life
stages.
Determinants of Health
Biology
Behaviors
Social environment
Physical environment
Policies and interventions
Access to high-quality health care
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