Definitions
What is health?
In 1986, WHO revised it’s definition of health to
The extent to which an individual or a group is able, on one hand, to…. Realize aspirations and satisfy needs, and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health is therefore seen as a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept, encompassing social and personal resources as well as physical capacities (WHO, 2005, p.3)*
evidence is showing, that the higher this is, the higher the level of better health.
Income and Social status
provides and supports a wide range of programs including - health promotion and immunization
public health system
the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
health promotion
Healthy Child Development
Early childhood experiences have strong and immediate effects
What is quality of life
the degree to which an individual enjoys the important dimensions of her or his life.
This could help people solve problems and deal with adversity
Social Support Networks
gives professionals the opportunity to learn with, from and about one another, building mutual respect
Interprofessional collaboration
mental health promotion
Co-ordinates and collaborates to develop public education, awareness and positive mental health relationships
Canada is failing in this area - 1.3 million children and families live in poverty
Income and Social Status
What is the primary health care system
includes conventional medical services
Unemployment, underemployment and stressful or unsafe work are associated with poorer health
Employment and Working Conditions
also known as a homeopath
complementary health practitioner
involves all aspects of a persons life that affect their well-beling
health promotion
how do education and literacy affect SD of ECE
play based, communication skills, EAL, career, health literacy
What is the public health care system
provides and supports a wide range of programs to people (disease surveillance, health promotion)
some people or groups may face additional health risks
Culture
involves identifying factors that cause a condition and then reducing them
prevention
What are some components of a high quality ECLC
Environment, Ration of adults to children, group sizes, well-defined spaces, education, curricula, relationships, responsive care
healthy social environments and strong support networks
social support networks
What are natural health products?
the most popular form of complementary health care in North America
brain development, school readiness and health later in life has an impact
healthy child development
Some examples of primary prevention strategies
stop smoking programs, regular dental checkk ups, hand washing, design of play equipment, carseats (CSA)
what is a health promotion action plan
individual problem solving, community action, societal change
is important because families are so diverse
culture