2.01 PH

Cohort Studies

• longitudinal - prospective

• Observational studies

• Define cohort and assess risk factors

• Observe outcomes

• Fixed - if individuals leave they aren’t replaced

• Dynamic - individuals may drop out and eligible individuals can join

• Representative sample

Health promotion

• health education

• Health protection

• Disease prevention

Ottawa charter for health promotion

• health public policy

• Supportive environments

• Strengthening community action

• Developing personal skills

• Reorienting health services - from curative to prevention of diseases