Australian Capital Territory - Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate health Mind Map on social model of health, created by ebonyjuddy636 on 28/05/2013.
a conceptual frame work within which improvements
in health and well being are achieved by directing
efforts 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 environemntal
determinants.
A A A I E
Addresses broader determinants of health
health promotion has usually focused on a
range of behaviours that cause biologicla
risks. it is however social, economic and
environmental factors that also determine
health. eg. gender, unemployment, housing,
location , physical environment .
acts to reduce social enequities
the need to ensure there is equity amongst
population groups within the population and ensure
everyone has access to health care
acts to enable access to health care
inforamtion about health needs to be
available to all. this can be
determined by social, economic or
environmental reasons, such as
location, money and knowledge , etc.
involves intersectional collaboration
action needs to be taken by
different government
deparntments and the private
sectors to make
improvements , not just by
the health sector.
empowers individuals and communities.
empowerment is the process through
which people gain greater control over
decisions and actions affecting their
health. individual empowerment-
decisons over ones own life. community
empowerment- individuals acting
collectively to gain greater control over
determinants of health and the quality of
life in their community