OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NURSING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Public Health Systems
Operate under changing demographic and epidemiological
trends.
Demographic Trends
Shifts in population characteristics affecting health.
Epidemiological Trends
Changes in disease patterns and risk factors.
Emerging Diseases
New diseases that arise in populations.
Re-emerging Diseases
Previously controlled diseases that resurface.
Health Technologies
Innovations improving healthcare delivery and
communication.
Environmental Hazards
Risks associated with environmental changes and
globalization.
Health Reforms
Changes aimed at improving health systems.
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Global goals for poverty reduction and health
improvement.
Cost Effective Health Service
Affordable healthcare solutions maximizing resource use.
Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)
, Framework for improving health services in the
Philippines.
FOURmula ONE
Operational strategy for health sector reform.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global goals to end poverty and promote prosperity.
Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development
(PFSD)
Supports Philippine goals aligned with SDGs.
Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
National strategy for achieving development objectives.
Determinants of Health
Factors influencing health status and outcomes.
Income and Social Status
Higher income correlates with better health outcomes.
Education
Low education linked to poorer health and stress.
Physical Environment
Safe environments contribute to overall health.
Employment Conditions
Job security and control enhance health.
Social Support Networks
Strong relationships improve health and wellbeing.
Cultural Factors
Customs and beliefs impact health behaviors.
Genetics
Inherited traits influence health and longevity.
Personal Behavior
Lifestyle choices affect health outcomes.
Health Services Access
Availability of healthcare influences overall health.
NURSING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Public Health Systems
Operate under changing demographic and epidemiological
trends.
Demographic Trends
Shifts in population characteristics affecting health.
Epidemiological Trends
Changes in disease patterns and risk factors.
Emerging Diseases
New diseases that arise in populations.
Re-emerging Diseases
Previously controlled diseases that resurface.
Health Technologies
Innovations improving healthcare delivery and
communication.
Environmental Hazards
Risks associated with environmental changes and
globalization.
Health Reforms
Changes aimed at improving health systems.
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Global goals for poverty reduction and health
improvement.
Cost Effective Health Service
Affordable healthcare solutions maximizing resource use.
Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)
, Framework for improving health services in the
Philippines.
FOURmula ONE
Operational strategy for health sector reform.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global goals to end poverty and promote prosperity.
Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development
(PFSD)
Supports Philippine goals aligned with SDGs.
Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
National strategy for achieving development objectives.
Determinants of Health
Factors influencing health status and outcomes.
Income and Social Status
Higher income correlates with better health outcomes.
Education
Low education linked to poorer health and stress.
Physical Environment
Safe environments contribute to overall health.
Employment Conditions
Job security and control enhance health.
Social Support Networks
Strong relationships improve health and wellbeing.
Cultural Factors
Customs and beliefs impact health behaviors.
Genetics
Inherited traits influence health and longevity.
Personal Behavior
Lifestyle choices affect health outcomes.
Health Services Access
Availability of healthcare influences overall health.
