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Concept of health
According to WHO “Health is a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Components of health
Six components of health are:
Physical
Social
Environmental
Emotional
Spiritual
Intellectual/Mental
Concept of public health
Public health is defined as the organized measures
taken to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong
life among the population as a whole. It not only
means a healthy body but also means psychological
and social health also.
Components of public health
Monitoring -Health status of the community should be monitored to identify
heath problems.
Diagnosing and investigating
-Investigating the health problems lays a way to diagnose it.
Education
-Makes people aware about the health issues
Policies and plans
-Should be applied to support individual and community health
efforts
Law enforcement
-Protects health and ensures safety
Access to health services
-Link the people to the public health services
Assurance of workforce
-A competent workforce is needed for public health care
Evaluation -Public health based services should be evaluated
Research
-For new insights and innovative solutions to health problems
Components of public health
Concept of PHC
Primary health care refers to essential health care that focuses on health equity-producing social policy. PHC includes all areas that play a role in health, such as access to health services, environment and lifestyle.
Components of PHC
Public Education
Proper Nutrition
Clean Water & Sanitation
Maternal & Child Health Care
Immunization
Local Disease Control
Accessible Treatment
Drug Provision
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