QoL in social perspective Public Health
Class Activity Suppose you are looking for a country to migrate to and you are highly cautious about the healthcare level. Discuss with reference to the country characteristic you have been given, which country will you opt for? Why?
Country A Water pollution is serious. Farmers use polluted water to irrigate the farmland. Gutter oil and expired food are often used by restaurants. Malnutrition (lack of nutrition) is common in both adult and children. Family planning and parental care are lacked.
Country B The government spends 4.6% of its revenue on medical related investment, such as building hospitals. Department of health is set up to execute health policies and statutory functions. Laws related to occupational health and safety are set. Centre for health protection is established to prevent the spread of disease. Different organizations are set up to promote health in the society.
The coverage of public health
1.Food safety
2.Work health
Healthcare management
3.Health education
4.Control of disease
5.Nutrition needs
6.Community health
7.Family health
Healthcare management Coverage of public health Food safety Healthcare management Control of disease Health Education Family health Nutrition needs Public Health Community Health Work Health Everything related to disease and the health of the public lie within the scope of public health
Public health refers to "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through community efforts.
What is public health? Aims: preventing disease prolonging life promoting physical health and efficiency Method: organized community efforts.
Public Health Bodies Local Level Organizational chart of the HKSAR government public health departments
Global Level The directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations Shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards Providing technical support to countries Monitoring and assessing health trends.
If……. If your are sick, what would you do? Snow-white lives in current world, what would the seven dwarfs do to wake her up?
Understanding towards disease Punishment of Sin/God Traditional View Infection of bacteria/ virus Medical Model Poor hygiene and living conditions Public Health View
The evolution of people’s understanding towards disease Traditional View Medical Model Public Health View Causes of diseases Punishment of Sin /God Infection of bacteria/ virus Poor hygiene and living conditions Corresponding Measures/ Action taken Seeing witch doctors or visiting sacred places Vaccination Medication Provision of adequate housing Improving environmental hygiene