What is Health? - Answers An objective process characterized by functional stability, balance,
and integrity, and being connected in mind, body, and spirit
The Ottawa Charter - Answers 1986 This charter identified prerequisites for health such as
peace, shelter, education, income, stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and
equality
EPP Report - Answers 1986 ΔReducing equality
ΔIncreasing prevention
ΔEnhancing coping mechanisms
Jakarta Declaration - Answers 1997 Four prerequisites added to the Ottawa Charter by the JD
ΔEmpowerment of women
ΔSocial security
ΔRespect for human rights
ΔSocial relations
Jakarta Declaration 1997 - Answers Declared poverty to be the greatest threat to health
Health Determinants - Answers I-Income and social status
S-Social support networks
E-Education and literacy
E-Employment and workning conditions
G-Genetic and biological endowment
P-Physical environment
H-Health practices and coping skills
H-Health childhood development
H-Health services
G-Gender
C-Culture
S-Social environment
, Levels of disease prevention - Answers °Primary prevention- Protects againts disease before
signs and symptoms occur.
°Secondary prevention- Promotes early detection of disease
°Tertiary prevention- Post diagnostic care
Health promotion stratigies identified by the Ottawa Charter - Answers ΔBuild healthy public
policy
ΔCreate supportive environments
ΔStrengthen community action
ΔDevelop personal skills
ΔReorient health services
Health Canada Act - Answers 1984 Legislation that influences the delivery of health care
services across Canada
Health Canada Act- 5 Principals - Answers ΔPublic administration
ΔComprehensiveness
ΔUniversality
ΔPortability
ΔAccessibility
PHC - Answers Primary Health Care
ΔThe foundation of Canada's health care system, provides an entry point into the health care
system and maintains continuity of care
Institutional Agency - Answers Hospital, LTC facilities, Psychiatric facilities, Rehab centers
(settings for HC delivery)
Community Agency - Answers Public health, Assisted living facilities, Home care, Adult day care,
Hospice & Pallative care, Parish nurse (setings for HC delivery)
Five Levels of Care - Answers ΔHealth promotion
ΔDisease and injury prevention
ΔDiagnosis and treatment
ΔRehabilitation