Health Challenges

World Health Organisation definition of health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Western Medical Definition

biomedicine defines health strictly as the absence of disease or biological dysfunction

SDG 1

SDG 1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. This includes ensuring equal access to resources and services for all individuals.

New definition of health towards person-centred care 

"Health as the ability to adapt and self-manage, in light of physical, emotional and social challenges of life" 

SDG 2

Aims to achieve zero hunger, ensuring food security, improved nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.

SDG 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

SDG 5

Aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, addressing issues such as discrimination, violence, and unequal participation in leadership.

SDG 6

Ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, focusing on clean water access and hygiene.

SDG 7

Ensures access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It aims to promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable sources.

SDG 8

Promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

SDG 9

Builds resilient infrastructure, promotes sustainable industrialization, and fosters innovation.

SDG 10

Reduces inequality within and among countries, promoting equal opportunities and reducing disparities in outcomes.

SDG 11

Sustainable cities and communities, ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, and promoting sustainable urbanization.

SDG 12

SDG 12 focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns, encouraging resource efficiency, and promoting eco-friendly practices to support global sustainability.

SDG 13

Focuses on climate action to combat climate change and its impacts, promoting resilience and sustainable development.

SDG 14

Aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development, addressing issues like marine pollution and biodiversity.

SDG 15

Aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.

SDG 16

Promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, ensuring access to justice for all and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

SDG 17

Aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, emphasizing collaboration and resources among governments, the private sector, and civil society.

Levels of Operations - Find Primary

Social Determinants of Health (Germ Face Lies)

• Gender

• Education

• Religion

• Minority group

• Food insecurity

• Access to health services

• Community resources

• Ethnicity

• Living conditions - housing

• Income

• Employment and occupation

• Social support

Commercial Determinants of Health

Commercial factors that influence health outcomes, including marketing of unhealthy products, access to services, and economic policies.

Cultural Determinants of Health

1. Surface culture

2. Communication styles and rules

3. Cultural Safety

4. Cultural capability

5. Deep culture notions, concepts, attitudes, approaches – can use any of these terms, no need to differentiate between them