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WorksheetsChanges in Australia's health status
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following describes 'old public health'?
The organised response by society to protect and promote health, and prevent illness, injury and disability.
Government actions that focused on changing the physical environment to prevent the spread of disease, such as providing safe water, sanitation, and sewerage disposal, improved nutrition, improved housing and better working conditions.
Focuses on the biological and physical aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical model of care practices by doctors and health professionals, and is associated with the diagnosis, cure and treatment of disease.
Which of the following is an 'old' public health measure to reduce infectious diseases?
CT scans
Introducing quarantine measures and the provision of clean drinking water
Health promotion campaigns
X-rays
Old public health relates to the interventions put in place by the government in the...
1970s and onwards
Early 1900s
1950-1970
1910-1930
The biomedical approach focuses on...
the physical aspects of disease and illness. It is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease.
lifestyle diseases. Specifically, it aims to address the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that impact individuals and population groups.
An advantage of the biomedical approach to health is...
Affordability
Funding brings about improvements in technology and research
Many illnesses and conditions can be effectively treated
Focuses on the health of the population
X-rays are an intervention by _______ and help reduce conditions such as cancer by _______
the biomedical model; diagnosing the condition early so there are more treatment options
new public health; diagnosing the condition early so there are more treatment options
the biomedical model; treating the condition earlier, so there is an improved life expectancy
the social model of health; treating the condition earlier, so there is an improved life expectancy
The social model of health is described as...
an approach to health developed by the World Health Organisation that aims to reduce inequalities in health. It is centred around three strategies for health promotion: enabling, mediating and advocacy.
an approach to health that addresses the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that have an impact on individuals and population groups. It has a primary focus on lifestyle diseases.
Which of the following is an advantage of the social model of health?
It focuses on individuals
It promotes good health and wellbeing and assists in preventing disease
It can prevent every condition (in particular conditions heavily influence by genes)
Health promotion messages are listed to everyone, so every single person benefits from the model
How many principles exist within the social model of heath?
5
3
4
2
'Individuals and communities are more likely to embrace health programs if they play a part in the planning and delivery of different initiatives.' Which principle of the social model of health does this relate to?
Involves intersectoral collaboration
Empowers individuals and communities
Addresses the broader determinants (or factors) of health
Which principle involves different sectors working together to achieve a common goal?
Addresses the broader determinants of health
Involves intersectoral collaboration
Reduce social inequtities
Which of the following models focused on the physical environment?
Old public health
New public health
Biomedical model of health
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
The relationship between the social and biomedical model of health illustrates that...
the social model is far superior to the biomedical model
the biomedical model is not needed
lifestyle diseases should only be treated by the social model
both models are needed to gain the greatest improvements in health for a population
