Health and Human Development

What are 3 strengths of the Biomedical Approach?

Increased life expectancy, Treatment can be as easy as taking small medication (Antibiotics), leads to more life spent on good health increasing Health adjusted life expectancy.

What are 3 Limitations of the Biomedical Approach?

Not all health conditions can be treated or cured with this approach, not everyone can afford to pay for this approach and it costly to governments, does not promote good health.

What are 3 strengths of the Social model?

Promotes good health behaviors and prevents many diseases, less costly to those promoting it (Campaigns, adds ect), can be passed to future generations to enhance health.

What are 3 limitations of the Social model?

Not all health conditions can be prevented(Genetic conditions), does not focus on curing or treating health conditions and illnesses, information from this model is often ignored and not acted upon individuals leading to no improvement.

What are the Ottowa Charta Actions areas?

Build healthy public policy, Create supportive environments, Strengthen community actions, Develop personal skills, Reorient health services.

What are five examples of improvements in Australia’s health status since 1900

1. Improved Sanitation and better sewage disposal

2. Improved working conditions

3. Improved access to clean drinking water

4. Improved food and nutrition

5. Improved housing quality

6. Quarantine laws