GLPH 271 Global Health Final Exam Notes (ALL WHAT YOU
NEED) Queens University
GLPH 271 Week 1 Lecture (Module 1)
Introduction to Global Health
Health defined
• Heath is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not simply
an absence of disease or infirmity
Health-promoting conditions
1. The availability of health services
2. Adequate housing
3. Safe working conditions
4. Nutritious foods
World Health Organization (WHO)
• Formed on April 7, 1948 and its constitution came into effect
• April 7th is celebrated every year as World Health Day
Health as a Human Right
• According to the Constitution of the WHO, “the enjoyment of the highest attainable
standard of physical and mental health is one of the fundamental rights of every
human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic, or social
condition
• In support of this mandate, WHO acts as the directing and coordinating authority
for health within the UN system by:
o Providing leadership on global health matters
o Shaping the health research agenda
o Setting norms and standards
o Articulating evidence-based policy options
o Providing technical support to countries
o Monitoring and assessing health trends
• December 10, 1948, the UN general assembly adopted and proclaimed the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
o This document was created to recognize the basic freedoms that all
people should have
o Theses freedoms, including the right to health, should be available to
everyone regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other
opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status
Resiliency as an aspect of health
, • The health promotion movement of the 1980s was fostered by the WHO. This
movement brought in a new understanding of health bcause it included the
dynamic concept of resiliency
• Resiliency is defined as “the extent to which an individual or group is able to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is
a
resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept,
emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.”
• Components of resiliency:
o Involves social and personal resources strengthen one’s ability to cope with
adversity
Global health as a Discipline
• Four factors:
1. Decision making based on data and evidence
2. A focus on populations rather than individuals
3. A goal of social justice and equity
4. An emphasis on prevention rather than curative care
Public Health
• The organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness, and
premature death. It is a combination of programs, services, and policies that protect
and promote the health of all citizens
• Promotes the highest attainment of health for all people and deals with health from a
population perspective. Public health ensures, that health is addressed early in life
and that access to health resources are available as needed
The role of public health
• Public health aims to keep the population healthy through the following activities:
o Health protection
o Health promotion
o Health and disease surveillance
o Disease and injury prevention
o Population health assessment
Social determinants of health
• Determinants can be thought of as the conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age
• Social conditions i.e. Gender, disability, housing, early life, income, education, race
What makes Canadians sick?
• 50% your life
• 25% your health care
• 15% your biology
NEED) Queens University
GLPH 271 Week 1 Lecture (Module 1)
Introduction to Global Health
Health defined
• Heath is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not simply
an absence of disease or infirmity
Health-promoting conditions
1. The availability of health services
2. Adequate housing
3. Safe working conditions
4. Nutritious foods
World Health Organization (WHO)
• Formed on April 7, 1948 and its constitution came into effect
• April 7th is celebrated every year as World Health Day
Health as a Human Right
• According to the Constitution of the WHO, “the enjoyment of the highest attainable
standard of physical and mental health is one of the fundamental rights of every
human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic, or social
condition
• In support of this mandate, WHO acts as the directing and coordinating authority
for health within the UN system by:
o Providing leadership on global health matters
o Shaping the health research agenda
o Setting norms and standards
o Articulating evidence-based policy options
o Providing technical support to countries
o Monitoring and assessing health trends
• December 10, 1948, the UN general assembly adopted and proclaimed the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
o This document was created to recognize the basic freedoms that all
people should have
o Theses freedoms, including the right to health, should be available to
everyone regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other
opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status
Resiliency as an aspect of health
, • The health promotion movement of the 1980s was fostered by the WHO. This
movement brought in a new understanding of health bcause it included the
dynamic concept of resiliency
• Resiliency is defined as “the extent to which an individual or group is able to realize
aspirations and satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is
a
resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept,
emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.”
• Components of resiliency:
o Involves social and personal resources strengthen one’s ability to cope with
adversity
Global health as a Discipline
• Four factors:
1. Decision making based on data and evidence
2. A focus on populations rather than individuals
3. A goal of social justice and equity
4. An emphasis on prevention rather than curative care
Public Health
• The organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness, and
premature death. It is a combination of programs, services, and policies that protect
and promote the health of all citizens
• Promotes the highest attainment of health for all people and deals with health from a
population perspective. Public health ensures, that health is addressed early in life
and that access to health resources are available as needed
The role of public health
• Public health aims to keep the population healthy through the following activities:
o Health protection
o Health promotion
o Health and disease surveillance
o Disease and injury prevention
o Population health assessment
Social determinants of health
• Determinants can be thought of as the conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age
• Social conditions i.e. Gender, disability, housing, early life, income, education, race
What makes Canadians sick?
• 50% your life
• 25% your health care
• 15% your biology
