Socio-Ecological Model of Health
Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
100

A person's attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and behaviors are part of this level.

What is the INDIVIDUAL level?

100

Health promotion supports people to have control over this.

What is their health?

100

Blood pressure checks are an example of this disease prevention stragegy.

What are HEALTH SCREENINGS?

200

Schools, business, and faith organizations are found in this level of the SEM?

What are Organizations and Institions?

200

This health promotion strategy enables communities to identify their health needs and take collective action to address them.

What is STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ACTION?

200

Increasing physical activity, improving diet, and stopping smoking are examples of positive changes in these.

What are HEALTH BEHAVIORS?

300

Regulations and laws are part of this level of the SEM.

What are STRUCTURES and SYSTEMS?

300

This activity involves gathering information about community health needs to identify areas for intervention and improvement.

What are COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS?

300

Teaching residents about healthy eating habits or how to manager your medications are examples of this CHW strategy.

What is HEALTH EDUCATION?

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