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Unit 8 Promoting Public Health task 1
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Assignment 1 for unit 8, promoting public health Graded at distinction. P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2, M3, D1 all met.
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Zhanet SadullaUnit 8 part 1
A.P1/ A.M1 & P2 Explain the strategies used to develop public health policy in order for it
to meet its aim & Analyse how public health policy is influenced by strategies and patterns
of health and ill health. & Explain how monitoring information to determine patterns of
health and ill health is used by government to inform the creation of public health policy
Public health means supporting the health of individuals and mitigating problems that may
interfere with the maintenance of personal health or pose risks to the health and well-being
of communities. For example, a person's location can affect the type and quality of medical
care they receive. There are three aspects of him that can improve an individual's health
and well-being. B. Protection against disease is part of health promotion. Health promotion
refers to improving the health of people. B. By helping people who have problems with
alcohol and smoking. Public health care means ensuring that all people, regardless of
income, have access to quality, well-organized health care services. Public health covers a
wide range of subjects, addressing a variety of issues such as disease prevention, promotion
of healthy lifestyles, and treatment of problems such as obesity, smoking, alcohol use, and
dementia. This indicates that people's health conditions are expected to improve. Public
health has become a more frequent topic of discussion in the media and more people have
access to information about public health.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/working-public-health/what-public-health
Assessed on 26/02/2022
The Beveridge Report, submitted to the British Parliament in 1942, was written by Sir William
Beveridge. Their aim was to eradicate 'greed' and poverty in Britain. Beveridge often mentions
“abolition of scarcity” in his reports, showing how important it is to do this. This report was made
available to the British public shortly after the end of the war (BBC, 2014). Medical services weren't a
priority at the time, so time and effort were scarce. Widespread unemployment has exacerbated
inequality as lower-class people cannot afford health care, leaving less access to it. Poor delivery
facilities and lack of transportation have resulted in fewer births and shorter life expectancies for the
infants born (Johnson, 2017). Beveridge argues that maintaining safe maternity care and increasing
investment in child care is critical as the population is not declining. Shortly after the war, Sir William
Beveridge devised a new system of tax free medical services. This created a welfare state that
provided free medical services, social security, public housing, employment and free education. In
1948, this system established the National Health Insurance. This ensured protection for citizens
“from cradle to grave” and set in motion a stable health care system accessible to all (BBC, 2014).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/timeline/factfiles/nonflash/a1143
Assessed on 27/02/23
With the goal of providing free healthcare to all, regardless of an individual's income or status, the
National Health Service became operational on July 5, 1948. After public figures spoke out, the
system was put in place, and the lack of commitment to health care led to the failure of the health
care system. Brain, date unknown). To reduce the cost of caring for them, the poor law system has
led to taking the poor off the streets and giving them menial jobs. Poor people lived in workhouses,
,where they obtained food and clothing, but suffered terrible living conditions, such as broken
families and being forced to stay in workhouses to receive medical care. . Additionally, poor
conditions in workhouses sparked riots and prompted the government to improve (The National
Archives, undated). When the NHS was set up, anyone who needed medical care had to arrange to
pay for it. After the war, hospitals were thrown into chaos by the need to treat the wounded, and
the problem of the medical system at that time was highlighted. This has prompted health
secretaries to take steps to combat this, including using public health policies to ensure access to
healthcare for all. The recommendations of the Beveridge Report were produced and were essential
in setting standards for the National Health Service. Concerns about funding and demand for this
program have become increasingly controversial in recent times. Free healthcare may have seemed
out of reach in the past, but in today's world, it's hard to imagine it not existing. (brain, date
unknown).
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Birth-of-the-NHS
assessed on 28/02/23
The department of health (DH) is responsible for meeting the needs of people
in england by identifying it and implementing programs to meet those needs
(Public Health England, 2019)
The first strategy is to identify population health needs, promote population health, implement risk
reduction programs, and screen for early disease. This tactic aims to identify the needs of people in
specific areas such as Plymouth. One factor contributing to Plymouth's lower life expectancy than
the national average for England is the higher incidence of diseases such as cancer and
cardiovascular disease than the national average. This could indicate that people are not checked in
often. Plymouth has a significantly higher incidence of the disease than other parts of England, which
can result in more or sooner deaths. Plymouth also has a lower life expectancy than the rest of
England. Cardiovascular disease and cancer are more common among Plymouth residents under the
age of 75. According to the NHS, people over the age of 40 should be screened for vascular
dementia, as cardiovascular disease can lead to heart attacks and strokes (NHS Choices, 2018). By
encouraging more people to get screened to reduce the chance of dying from cardiovascular
disease, public health professionals can meet a need. Cardiovascular disease can lead to more
serious conditions such as stroke and heart attack, so care is needed for those affected. To avoid
this, a plan must be put in place to improve the health of the population. Due to the high risk of
cardiovascular disease, Plymouth has taken initiatives to reduce the risk of early illness, including
offering free lifestyle assessments and heart health screenings (British Heart Foundation). In
addition, Plymouth supports cancer patients with programs such as the Macmillan Mustard Tree
Cancer Support Center, which can provide resources to help cancer patients (University Hospitals
Plymouth NHS Trust, n.d.).
, https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles/data
assessed on 1/ 03/ 2022
https://www.bhf.orq.uk/informationsupport/support/he.althy-living/hearty-lives/
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/chemotherapy-outreach
A second strategy is to set local and national health and social service goals and to plan and assess
how well they are being met. This requires Department of Health (DH) research in health-related
areas in different countries. They are also working with many organizations to prepare for the
outbreak and take action to help in such situations. Agencies that use expert opinion to improve
health programs also conduct peer reviews (Francis, 2016). Governments should gather facts about
the current course of the disease in order to develop flexible plans to deal with the outbreak. The
NHS has adopted a review and launch of its 2013 action plan as a strategy to prevent deaths from
"hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol
consumption". Public health policy needs to prioritize such issues as cancer is a leading cause of
death in the UK and a concern for both the government and the NHS. The NHS has put in place an
important plan to reduce the likelihood of contracting the disease. For example, by raising
awareness of the value of promoting physical activity, healthy eating and efforts to reduce smoking,
while also taking action to inform individuals that there are resources available to help them quit
(NHS Choices). , Cancer). This shows that local governments are achieving Strategy 1 by organizing
and ensuring that they receive services that guarantee the achievement of their goals and that
resources are used to manage people's health care. I'm here. Planning for reserves ensures that
critical issues are searched for which PHE considers a priority. These challenges can be addressed by
other organizations, such as the NHS and local governments, to help individuals across the country
improve their health and reduce health inequalities (NHS Health Check Effectiveness Review and
Action Plan, 2013). As a result, this will be a plan for national health services and public health
promotion. This is because aspects such as different lifestyles and people's educational levels need
to be taken into account. In deciding how best to care for people.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/UK-Department-of-Health
Assessed on 2/3/23
The third strategy is minimising environmental damage, which includes waste management,
recycling, reducing pollution, and guaranteeing food safety. The department of environment, food,
and rural affairs (Defre) is involved in this since its supervision has a significant impact on the
population's everyday needs, including the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink
because they might possibly transmit illness. (GOV.UK)
Pollution reduction
Air pollution not only damages ecosystems, it can also have long-term effects on human health and
shorten life spans. Various approaches have been developed to address this problem, including: B.
Lower bus fares and raise fuel prices to encourage more people to ride buses. To reduce
environmental damage, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defre) is working
on an air quality strategy. Environmental legislation addresses how to dispose of waste and limit
emissions of gases such as sulfur dioxide from fossil fuels. We also strive to reduce air pollution to
protect the environment and animals. This seeks to take the perspective of polluters and payers and
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