Health Promotion - revision questions

L01/L02

 

  1. Give a brief definition of the following:

 

    1. medical concept of health
    2. holistic concept
    3. WHO definition

 

  1. Colin is a 40 year old IT worker. He recently divorced and lives alone. He is well paid as an IT contractor but his work is irregular. He has a 10 year old son who lives with his ex-wife, and he sees him every other weekend. Other than this, he has few hobbies or interest. What factors may affect his health?
  2. Give an example of a current national health promotion activity. What is the purpose and target audience of this activity?
  3. Give an example of factors that may affect your own:
    1. emotional health
    2. environmental health
    3. sexual health
  1. Explain, giving one advantage and one disadvantage, the following models of health promotion:
    1. medical model
    2. client-centred (empowerment) model