BTEC H&S Care Unit 8: Promoting Public Health assignment 1. Up to distinction

Public health assignment one ● P1 - Screening program One strategy is the health screening strategy. A screaming program is a test used to find percent of disease in people who might not have the symptoms. 1 (Paterson,2016:82) There is many types of tests available to range of people, these include breast screening; which is available to women 50-70. Bowel cancer screening which available to both genders ages 55.2 (NHS, 14/5/18). It prevents disease by detecting its symptoms early which makes it more treatable and lowers the overall risk of death from the disease. The ‘ making life better strategies framework ’ is important for this strategy as by 2023 the government wants everyone in uk to be healthier and live longer. For example If there wasn't screaming programs then the uk would undetect many cases of breast cancer which would lead them to get worse as progresses through stages. As evidenced 3 (NHS, 27/03/2018) 3 in every 200 women screened are diagnosed with a type of cancer they would not of found without screaming that ends up life threatening. The result of having the policy offering compulsory screening tests offered to everyone who it applies to, the government can prevent early deaths and therefore help keep everyone healthy. - Pollution Another strategy is for pollution and recycling; Strategy for hazardous waste management in England 2011. This strategy is focused on reducing the amount of plastic thrown away each year. More importantly the amount of plastic that is thrown into the water. As demonstrated by this news article 3 (Sky ocean rescue , 23/10/18) plastic is ending up in people's food. This means that the next generation will end up consuming plastic particles. Plastic can cause health issues such as cancer and lung infections and is unsuitable for consumption. One public health policy that came from this was the 5p plastic bag single use charging Inactive setup to reduce plastic thrown away. 4 (Department for environment and food, Updated 8 May 2015:Appendix 10: charging for single use plastic carrier bags.) the aim of this policy Is to reduce the demand for plastic bags. - Food safety and obesity Important to give children a nutritional healthy head start in life to prevent diseases later on in life. For instance the food standard agency rates all food businesses on food hygiene, how they handle food, how food is stored and prepared and Food S - The Marketplace for Revision Notes & Study Guides Downloaded by: sharonoshinowo | Distribution of this document is illegal S - The Marketplace for Revision Notes & Study Guides safety. Food safety prevents the spread of diseases such as; Salmonella, diarrhea, viruses such as Hepatitis, food poison and even some cancers. Additionally childhood obesity is becoming more common. there was a 4% increase in obesity. Obesity can result in numerous health conditions including; diabetes, cancer, risk of cardiovascular diseases. One strategy to try and stop this is healthy fruit and veg available at every meal and children are encouraged to try new fruit and veg. 5 (Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, 29 January 2018) One policy that came from this is the school food policy. This is virtual as it ensures that children's meals are given in highest standards to prevent risk of viruses and bacteria. This will ensure that they have the best start in life. Furthermore this policy is also put in place to prevent obesity. The policy required children to has access to fresh water free of charge at all times and fizzy sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks are banned from vending machines. Also a number of schools introduced the daily mile which made 15m slot a day for children to run or walk 1k. This policy helps the health of children by ensuring that they have the nutritional food that's required for there wellbeing and health. As well as helping to strengthen and prevent cardiovascular related deaths later on. 6 (Departmental advice for governing boards, July 2016:5) I believe this is is very effective as poorer income families as told by ‘the black report’ are likely to have a unhealthy food choices. This way you are providing them with at least one healthy hot meal.