HHD unit 3 AOS 2 with correct answers

Biomedical model - focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical model of care practiced by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, cure and treatment of diseases. Social model of health definition - a conceptual framework within which improvements in health and well being are acheived by directing effort towards addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health. -the model is based on the understanding that in order for health gains to occur, social, economic and environmental determinants must be addressed Social model of health AREAS - AREAS Addresses broader determinants of health Reduces social ineuqities Empowers individuals and the community Access to healthcare Inter-sectorial collaboration Ottawa charter definition - an approach to health promotion that attempts to reduce inequalities in health. It was developed from the social model of health and defines health promotion as "the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health Ottawa Charter basic strategies - Enable, Mediate, Advocate Ottawa Charter action areas - Bad Cats Smell Dead Rats Building healthy public policy Create supportive environments Strengthen community action Develop personal skills Reorient health services VicHealth's mission - -in partnership with other, we promote good health -we recognise that the social and economic conditions for all people influence their health -we promote fairness and opportunity for better health