BN508 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

BN508 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Factors that affect our health and wellbeing Individual actions Social connections The places and communities we are apart of The services alliable to us The decisions of the local and national governments To improve population health changes have to be made at three different levels National Regional Local How do we define a population? Geographic Ethnicity Vulnerability Environment A social approach to health How do our history, culture and social structures impact the health and wellbeing of each of each of us and out society. Health equity - When ALL people have the opportunity to reach their full potential - Attaining the highest level of health for ALL people - No one is disadvantaged due to their social position or other socially determined circumstances Equity Equity is an ethical concept that addresses where resources are distributed according to people's needs. Equality Equality is where everyone receives the same resourcing irrespective of their need Health inequity Health disparity/health inequity: differences in health status of different population groups that are systemic, avoidable, unfair and unjust. These differences are preventable.