Urban populations are increasing rapidly and concentrating in cities, which exacerbate health risks like communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, violence, and mental health issues. Cities also concentrate resources that can promote well-being but poverty remains a challenge. Rural areas lack environmental sanitation, control of communicable diseases, health education, and adequate primary health care services and facilities. Improving rural health requires political will, community participation, and increased health budgets to expand services and address absent infrastructure.
This document discusses health, medicine, and the healthcare system in the Philippines. It defines health as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. It describes the Philippine healthcare system and how it is organized from the national level down to local health centers and retained hospitals. It discusses issues like social health insurance and high out-of-pocket costs. It outlines the principles of primary healthcare from the 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, including community participation, social determinants of health, and healthcare for all. Key elements of primary care are also defined such as health education, disease control, immunization, and access to medicines, nutrition, sanitation, and water. Health outcomes
The document discusses key aspects of India's national health care system including health outcomes, determinants of health, and challenges in achieving universal access to health care. It notes that while the national system aims to provide comprehensive free services, many states struggle due to insufficient funding, management issues, and shortages. As a result, there are significant inequalities across states and between socioeconomic groups in health indicators and access to services. Out-of-pocket expenditures also remain high due to issues like stockouts of free medicines in public facilities. The document calls for strengthening public provision of health services, increasing health spending, and ensuring equitable access to improve health status and reduce inequalities across India.
The document discusses the changing concepts in public health over different time periods from 1900 to 2000. It describes four phases: 1) the disease control phase from 1880-1920 which focused on sanitation reforms, 2) the health promotion phase from 1920-1960 which added services like maternal/child health, 3) the social engineering phase from 1960-1980 which addressed chronic diseases and risk factors, and 4) the health for all phase from 1981-2000 in which WHO pledged to bridge health gaps between developed and developing nations. The focus of public health has evolved from disease control to health promotion to addressing social determinants of health and achieving health for all people worldwide.
1. The document provides an overview of urban health issues in India. It discusses the rapid urbanization occurring in India and its impact on health. Key issues include a growing urban poor population living in slums with poor access to water, sanitation, and healthcare.
2. Health indicators for India's urban poor are significantly worse than for other urban populations. For example, under-five mortality is much higher and immunization rates much lower among the poorest quartile. Malnutrition rates are also higher among the urban poor.
3. Access to basic services like piped water and sanitation facilities is severely lacking for the urban poor in India. For example, over 80% of the poorest urban population does
This document provides an overview of changing concepts in public health. It begins with definitions of public health and discusses its focus on prevention of disease at the population level. The document then outlines 4 phases in the history of public health: [1] the disease control phase from 1880-1920 with a focus on sanitation; [2] the health promotion phase from 1920-1960 adding services like maternal/child health; [3] the social engineering phase from 1960-1980 addressing chronic diseases and behaviors; and [4] the 'Health for All' phase from 1981-2000 aiming to reduce health inequalities. It also lists 5 notable public health officials and 16 surprising facts about the field.
This document discusses key concepts in public health, including:
- The rise of public health in response to poor health conditions during the Industrial Revolution such as overcrowding and tuberculosis.
- Edwin Chadwick's 1842 report on the poor sanitary conditions of laborers which shifted focus to improving housing and working conditions.
- The 1848 Public Health Act in England and similar initiatives in the US which established the responsibility of the state for public health.
- Definitions of public health emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion, and organized community efforts around sanitation, infection control, education and access to healthcare.
- The challenges of recognizing achievements in public health due to its preventive nature and "silent victories" compared to clinical
This document describes the four phases of changing concepts in public health:
1) The "disease control phase" from 1880-1920 focused on sanitary legislation and reforms to control disease and death.
2) The "health promotional phase" from 1920-1960 aimed to promote health through personal services like maternal/child health services and developing the concept of preventing disease and prolonging life.
3) The "social engineering phase" from 1960-1980 addressed chronic diseases through social and behavioral interventions as treatments were still developing.
4) The "Health for All" phase from 1981-2000 aimed to provide primary health care access to 80% of the world's population and reduce health gaps between rich/poor and within countries
Urban populations are increasing rapidly and concentrating in cities, which exacerbate health risks like communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, violence, and mental health issues. Cities also concentrate resources that can promote well-being but poverty remains a challenge. Rural areas lack environmental sanitation, control of communicable diseases, health education, and adequate primary health care services and facilities. Improving rural health requires political will, community participation, and increased health budgets to expand services and address absent infrastructure.
This document discusses health, medicine, and the healthcare system in the Philippines. It defines health as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. It describes the Philippine healthcare system and how it is organized from the national level down to local health centers and retained hospitals. It discusses issues like social health insurance and high out-of-pocket costs. It outlines the principles of primary healthcare from the 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, including community participation, social determinants of health, and healthcare for all. Key elements of primary care are also defined such as health education, disease control, immunization, and access to medicines, nutrition, sanitation, and water. Health outcomes
The document discusses key aspects of India's national health care system including health outcomes, determinants of health, and challenges in achieving universal access to health care. It notes that while the national system aims to provide comprehensive free services, many states struggle due to insufficient funding, management issues, and shortages. As a result, there are significant inequalities across states and between socioeconomic groups in health indicators and access to services. Out-of-pocket expenditures also remain high due to issues like stockouts of free medicines in public facilities. The document calls for strengthening public provision of health services, increasing health spending, and ensuring equitable access to improve health status and reduce inequalities across India.
The document discusses the changing concepts in public health over different time periods from 1900 to 2000. It describes four phases: 1) the disease control phase from 1880-1920 which focused on sanitation reforms, 2) the health promotion phase from 1920-1960 which added services like maternal/child health, 3) the social engineering phase from 1960-1980 which addressed chronic diseases and risk factors, and 4) the health for all phase from 1981-2000 in which WHO pledged to bridge health gaps between developed and developing nations. The focus of public health has evolved from disease control to health promotion to addressing social determinants of health and achieving health for all people worldwide.
1. The document provides an overview of urban health issues in India. It discusses the rapid urbanization occurring in India and its impact on health. Key issues include a growing urban poor population living in slums with poor access to water, sanitation, and healthcare.
2. Health indicators for India's urban poor are significantly worse than for other urban populations. For example, under-five mortality is much higher and immunization rates much lower among the poorest quartile. Malnutrition rates are also higher among the urban poor.
3. Access to basic services like piped water and sanitation facilities is severely lacking for the urban poor in India. For example, over 80% of the poorest urban population does
This document provides an overview of changing concepts in public health. It begins with definitions of public health and discusses its focus on prevention of disease at the population level. The document then outlines 4 phases in the history of public health: [1] the disease control phase from 1880-1920 with a focus on sanitation; [2] the health promotion phase from 1920-1960 adding services like maternal/child health; [3] the social engineering phase from 1960-1980 addressing chronic diseases and behaviors; and [4] the 'Health for All' phase from 1981-2000 aiming to reduce health inequalities. It also lists 5 notable public health officials and 16 surprising facts about the field.
This document discusses key concepts in public health, including:
- The rise of public health in response to poor health conditions during the Industrial Revolution such as overcrowding and tuberculosis.
- Edwin Chadwick's 1842 report on the poor sanitary conditions of laborers which shifted focus to improving housing and working conditions.
- The 1848 Public Health Act in England and similar initiatives in the US which established the responsibility of the state for public health.
- Definitions of public health emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion, and organized community efforts around sanitation, infection control, education and access to healthcare.
- The challenges of recognizing achievements in public health due to its preventive nature and "silent victories" compared to clinical
This document describes the four phases of changing concepts in public health:
1) The "disease control phase" from 1880-1920 focused on sanitary legislation and reforms to control disease and death.
2) The "health promotional phase" from 1920-1960 aimed to promote health through personal services like maternal/child health services and developing the concept of preventing disease and prolonging life.
3) The "social engineering phase" from 1960-1980 addressed chronic diseases through social and behavioral interventions as treatments were still developing.
4) The "Health for All" phase from 1981-2000 aimed to provide primary health care access to 80% of the world's population and reduce health gaps between rich/poor and within countries
Emerging issues in health care in developing countiresShankar Das
Emerging issues in Health care in developing countries, Shaping a fairer and effective health care delivery, Social determinants of health as urgent imperative, good health at low cost, vicious cycle of poverty and ill-health, Das 2013.
Social determinants of health are the conditions where people are born, live, work, and age that impact health outcomes. These conditions include social, economic, and physical factors in environments like schools, workplaces, churches, and neighborhoods. Health is defined by the WHO as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. There are correlations between better health outcomes like lifespan and higher income, literacy rates, and lower unemployment.
This document discusses concepts related to health, including the definition of health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being according to the WHO. It outlines dimensions of health including physical, mental, and social health. It also discusses determinants of health including internal factors like genetics as well as external environmental, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors. The document introduces the concepts of "Health for All" and primary health care, including principles and components of primary health care. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of individuals, communities, governments, and international organizations in health. Finally, it provides an overview of reforms needed to refocus health systems on primary health care and achieving health for all.
This document discusses public health in Pakistan. It begins by defining health and the role of public health in ensuring physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being through collective societal efforts. It then lists some recent health threats Pakistan has faced like dengue fever, hepatitis, polio and others requiring multi-agency responses. The top 10 causes of death in Pakistan are also provided. The document outlines the core functions of public health including health monitoring, policy development, health promotion, disease prevention and program evaluation. It discusses the federal government's role in public health and the importance of partnerships across different organizations and sectors for an effective public health system.
The document discusses the World Health Organization's goal of "Health for All" by the year 2000. It was established in 1977 with the aim of attaining a basic level of health that allows people to live productive lives. The strategy involved strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure at the village, sub-center, primary health center, and community health center levels. It also outlined a primary healthcare package and specific health goals for India to reduce mortality and birth rates while increasing life expectancy. The national strategy for achieving Health for All built upon the principles of primary healthcare established at Alma-Ata in 1978.
Public health involves protecting and improving the health of populations. It focuses on preventing disease and injury by considering factors that make entire groups of people healthy or unhealthy. Some key goals of public health include disease prevention and control, ensuring clean air and water, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices and environments. Historically, public health efforts have led to the elimination of many infectious diseases through immunization and improved living standards, air quality, traffic safety, and access to healthcare. However, Iraq still faces some health challenges like epidemics, pollution, and lack of clean drinking water due to corruption and conflict.
Public health policy development in developing countries Ruby Med Plus
Public Health policy development in developing countries is addressed by four policy questions:
1. Does the introduction of a health policy at national, international level imply corresponding improvement in the quality of health of a country/population?
2. For effective health systems with efficient outcome: should health related policies be locally/nationally or internationally motivated (initiated)?
3. Should developing countries rely on the West for changes in the health of their population?
4. What is the impact of health policies adopted at the international scene on the health of populations in developing countries?
Health care delivery, Health status, Health ProblemAnilKumar5746
Health care delivery, Health status, Health Problem, Model of Health care system, Communicable health Problem, Non- communicable health problem, Environmental sanitation problems ,Medical care problems ,Population problems.
community Medicine, PSM
[James f. mc_kenzie,_r._r._pinger,_jerome_edward_ko(bookfi.org)Nayyar Kazmi
This document provides an overview of the fifth edition of the textbook "An Introduction to Community Health" by James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, and Jerome E. Kotecki. It includes information about the authors, copyright details, cataloging data, and a dedication. The book is published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers and covers topics such as community health organizations, epidemiology, health conditions, and health care delivery systems. It is intended to be used by students studying community health.
This document outlines the major health problems in India. It defines health as a state of complete well-being according to the WHO. The major health problems discussed are communicable diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, and acute respiratory infections. Nutritional problems such as protein-energy malnutrition, nutritional anemia, and low birth weight are also examined. Environmental sanitation problems from lack of safe water and proper waste disposal are addressed. The document also notes medical care access issues and India's large population as creating health challenges.
The document discusses various indicators used to measure health status and the progress of health programs. It defines health indicators as variables that can directly measure the health of a community. It classifies indicators into categories like mortality, morbidity, disability rates, and nutritional status. Examples are provided like infant mortality rate, life expectancy, and anthropometric measurements in children. Characteristics of good indicators and methods to measure health policy outcomes, quality of life, and socioeconomic factors are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of India's health care delivery system, including its organizational framework at the national, state, district, and local levels. It describes the key components of primary health care in India such as primary health centers (PHCs), sub centers, and community health centers (CHCs). The document also outlines some of India's major health problems including communicable diseases, nutritional issues, and environmental sanitation challenges.
Primary health care aims to provide basic health services to all citizens. Currently, primary health care centers are better established in urban versus rural areas. The document proposes ideas to improve rural primary health care, including making it mandatory for doctors to work in rural areas for two years after completing their medical training. Community feedback on the doctors' services would determine whether they could start private practices or require additional rural experience. The overall goal is to enhance access to primary health care across urban and rural populations.
Health promotion is directed at improving health through actions on determinants of health beyond just healthcare. It involves populations as a whole through education, policy, and environmental changes. Key principles include intersectoral collaboration between health and other sectors like education and agriculture. Health promotion aims to empower communities, create supportive environments, develop personal health skills, and form healthy public policy through multisectoral partnerships.
Factors affecting community health can be grouped into physical, social/cultural, community organization, and individual behavior factors. Physical factors include industrial development, which can cause diseases from toxic waste and congestion; water contamination; air pollution; community size; geographical location, which can influence diseases spread through factors like flooding; and environment cleanliness. Social/cultural factors include traditions and beliefs like FGM; and economy, as economically well-off communities have better access to healthcare. Community organization factors include government provision of services; and community resource organization like taxes. Individual behavior also influences community health through personal health habits.
The document discusses the changing concepts of health over time. It begins by defining health as the absence of disease according to the oldest and WHO definitions. It then explains that health is perceived differently by various professional groups. The concept of health has evolved from an individual concern to a worldwide social goal encompassing quality of life. The document outlines 4 main concepts of health - the biomedical concept which views the human body as a machine, the ecological concept which sees health as a dynamic equilibrium between humans and their environment, the psychological concept which is influenced by various social factors, and the holistic concept which synthesizes all previous concepts and sees health as a unified multidimensional process involving well-being in one's environment.
The document discusses the relationship between urban planning and public health. It begins by providing a brief history of how the two fields developed separately in response to 19th century crises but are now interconnected. Rapid urbanization is putting pressure on infrastructure and leading to increased poverty and health issues. The document calls for urban planners and public health experts to work together by applying health trends knowledge to policy and design decisions to promote healthier living environments and lifestyles.
Public health involves organized community efforts and government actions to promote health and prevent disease. It includes activities like preventing epidemics, protecting against environmental hazards, promoting healthy behaviors, and monitoring population health status. The public health approach focuses on entire populations and preventing disease, while the medical model focuses on treating individuals. Core functions of public health include assuring health services and developing health policy. Public health addresses issues like communicable diseases, environmental pollution, and maternal/child health problems through organizations at national, district, and community levels. Professions involved in public health work on issues ranging from infectious disease control to nutrition, injury prevention, and more.
Income inequality, health inequality, and gender inequality are major drivers of inequity in health outcomes globally and in Nepal. Structural adjustment policies promoted by international financial institutions have exacerbated inequalities by reducing public spending and privatizing health systems. Major agreements like Alma-Ata and the Sustainable Development Goals aim to promote universal health coverage and reduce inequalities. Nepal is working to address inequities through new constitutional rights, health insurance schemes for the poor, and social security reforms, but challenges remain due to underfunding of public services and a weak tax system. Tackling the social and economic roots of inequity requires replacing neoliberal policies with a rights-based approach to development.
Primary health care is the basic level of health care that aims to provide universal access to affordable services. It is defined by the World Health Organization as essential care made accessible to all at an affordable cost. In India, primary health care is delivered through a network of subcenters, primary health centers, and community health centers. It focuses on health education, nutrition, water/sanitation, maternal/child health, disease prevention/control, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Challenges include inadequate infrastructure, staffing and resources. Strategies to strengthen primary health care in India include community involvement, capacity building, recruiting qualified personnel, and modifying education programs.
This document discusses India's health care delivery system. It begins by outlining the challenges in reaching the whole population with adequate care and describes how large hospitals failed to meet community needs. It then examines how health status, problems, and available resources are assessed to determine priorities. Key health issues in India include communicable diseases, nutrition, sanitation, medical access, and population growth. The primary health care system aims to make services accessible, affordable, and participatory. It operates on village, sub-centre, and primary health centre levels to deliver basic care.
Emerging issues in health care in developing countiresShankar Das
Emerging issues in Health care in developing countries, Shaping a fairer and effective health care delivery, Social determinants of health as urgent imperative, good health at low cost, vicious cycle of poverty and ill-health, Das 2013.
Social determinants of health are the conditions where people are born, live, work, and age that impact health outcomes. These conditions include social, economic, and physical factors in environments like schools, workplaces, churches, and neighborhoods. Health is defined by the WHO as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. There are correlations between better health outcomes like lifespan and higher income, literacy rates, and lower unemployment.
This document discusses concepts related to health, including the definition of health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being according to the WHO. It outlines dimensions of health including physical, mental, and social health. It also discusses determinants of health including internal factors like genetics as well as external environmental, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors. The document introduces the concepts of "Health for All" and primary health care, including principles and components of primary health care. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of individuals, communities, governments, and international organizations in health. Finally, it provides an overview of reforms needed to refocus health systems on primary health care and achieving health for all.
This document discusses public health in Pakistan. It begins by defining health and the role of public health in ensuring physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being through collective societal efforts. It then lists some recent health threats Pakistan has faced like dengue fever, hepatitis, polio and others requiring multi-agency responses. The top 10 causes of death in Pakistan are also provided. The document outlines the core functions of public health including health monitoring, policy development, health promotion, disease prevention and program evaluation. It discusses the federal government's role in public health and the importance of partnerships across different organizations and sectors for an effective public health system.
The document discusses the World Health Organization's goal of "Health for All" by the year 2000. It was established in 1977 with the aim of attaining a basic level of health that allows people to live productive lives. The strategy involved strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure at the village, sub-center, primary health center, and community health center levels. It also outlined a primary healthcare package and specific health goals for India to reduce mortality and birth rates while increasing life expectancy. The national strategy for achieving Health for All built upon the principles of primary healthcare established at Alma-Ata in 1978.
Public health involves protecting and improving the health of populations. It focuses on preventing disease and injury by considering factors that make entire groups of people healthy or unhealthy. Some key goals of public health include disease prevention and control, ensuring clean air and water, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices and environments. Historically, public health efforts have led to the elimination of many infectious diseases through immunization and improved living standards, air quality, traffic safety, and access to healthcare. However, Iraq still faces some health challenges like epidemics, pollution, and lack of clean drinking water due to corruption and conflict.
Public health policy development in developing countries Ruby Med Plus
Public Health policy development in developing countries is addressed by four policy questions:
1. Does the introduction of a health policy at national, international level imply corresponding improvement in the quality of health of a country/population?
2. For effective health systems with efficient outcome: should health related policies be locally/nationally or internationally motivated (initiated)?
3. Should developing countries rely on the West for changes in the health of their population?
4. What is the impact of health policies adopted at the international scene on the health of populations in developing countries?
Health care delivery, Health status, Health ProblemAnilKumar5746
Health care delivery, Health status, Health Problem, Model of Health care system, Communicable health Problem, Non- communicable health problem, Environmental sanitation problems ,Medical care problems ,Population problems.
community Medicine, PSM
[James f. mc_kenzie,_r._r._pinger,_jerome_edward_ko(bookfi.org)Nayyar Kazmi
This document provides an overview of the fifth edition of the textbook "An Introduction to Community Health" by James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, and Jerome E. Kotecki. It includes information about the authors, copyright details, cataloging data, and a dedication. The book is published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers and covers topics such as community health organizations, epidemiology, health conditions, and health care delivery systems. It is intended to be used by students studying community health.
This document outlines the major health problems in India. It defines health as a state of complete well-being according to the WHO. The major health problems discussed are communicable diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, and acute respiratory infections. Nutritional problems such as protein-energy malnutrition, nutritional anemia, and low birth weight are also examined. Environmental sanitation problems from lack of safe water and proper waste disposal are addressed. The document also notes medical care access issues and India's large population as creating health challenges.
The document discusses various indicators used to measure health status and the progress of health programs. It defines health indicators as variables that can directly measure the health of a community. It classifies indicators into categories like mortality, morbidity, disability rates, and nutritional status. Examples are provided like infant mortality rate, life expectancy, and anthropometric measurements in children. Characteristics of good indicators and methods to measure health policy outcomes, quality of life, and socioeconomic factors are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of India's health care delivery system, including its organizational framework at the national, state, district, and local levels. It describes the key components of primary health care in India such as primary health centers (PHCs), sub centers, and community health centers (CHCs). The document also outlines some of India's major health problems including communicable diseases, nutritional issues, and environmental sanitation challenges.
Primary health care aims to provide basic health services to all citizens. Currently, primary health care centers are better established in urban versus rural areas. The document proposes ideas to improve rural primary health care, including making it mandatory for doctors to work in rural areas for two years after completing their medical training. Community feedback on the doctors' services would determine whether they could start private practices or require additional rural experience. The overall goal is to enhance access to primary health care across urban and rural populations.
Health promotion is directed at improving health through actions on determinants of health beyond just healthcare. It involves populations as a whole through education, policy, and environmental changes. Key principles include intersectoral collaboration between health and other sectors like education and agriculture. Health promotion aims to empower communities, create supportive environments, develop personal health skills, and form healthy public policy through multisectoral partnerships.
Factors affecting community health can be grouped into physical, social/cultural, community organization, and individual behavior factors. Physical factors include industrial development, which can cause diseases from toxic waste and congestion; water contamination; air pollution; community size; geographical location, which can influence diseases spread through factors like flooding; and environment cleanliness. Social/cultural factors include traditions and beliefs like FGM; and economy, as economically well-off communities have better access to healthcare. Community organization factors include government provision of services; and community resource organization like taxes. Individual behavior also influences community health through personal health habits.
The document discusses the changing concepts of health over time. It begins by defining health as the absence of disease according to the oldest and WHO definitions. It then explains that health is perceived differently by various professional groups. The concept of health has evolved from an individual concern to a worldwide social goal encompassing quality of life. The document outlines 4 main concepts of health - the biomedical concept which views the human body as a machine, the ecological concept which sees health as a dynamic equilibrium between humans and their environment, the psychological concept which is influenced by various social factors, and the holistic concept which synthesizes all previous concepts and sees health as a unified multidimensional process involving well-being in one's environment.
The document discusses the relationship between urban planning and public health. It begins by providing a brief history of how the two fields developed separately in response to 19th century crises but are now interconnected. Rapid urbanization is putting pressure on infrastructure and leading to increased poverty and health issues. The document calls for urban planners and public health experts to work together by applying health trends knowledge to policy and design decisions to promote healthier living environments and lifestyles.
Public health involves organized community efforts and government actions to promote health and prevent disease. It includes activities like preventing epidemics, protecting against environmental hazards, promoting healthy behaviors, and monitoring population health status. The public health approach focuses on entire populations and preventing disease, while the medical model focuses on treating individuals. Core functions of public health include assuring health services and developing health policy. Public health addresses issues like communicable diseases, environmental pollution, and maternal/child health problems through organizations at national, district, and community levels. Professions involved in public health work on issues ranging from infectious disease control to nutrition, injury prevention, and more.
Income inequality, health inequality, and gender inequality are major drivers of inequity in health outcomes globally and in Nepal. Structural adjustment policies promoted by international financial institutions have exacerbated inequalities by reducing public spending and privatizing health systems. Major agreements like Alma-Ata and the Sustainable Development Goals aim to promote universal health coverage and reduce inequalities. Nepal is working to address inequities through new constitutional rights, health insurance schemes for the poor, and social security reforms, but challenges remain due to underfunding of public services and a weak tax system. Tackling the social and economic roots of inequity requires replacing neoliberal policies with a rights-based approach to development.
Primary health care is the basic level of health care that aims to provide universal access to affordable services. It is defined by the World Health Organization as essential care made accessible to all at an affordable cost. In India, primary health care is delivered through a network of subcenters, primary health centers, and community health centers. It focuses on health education, nutrition, water/sanitation, maternal/child health, disease prevention/control, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Challenges include inadequate infrastructure, staffing and resources. Strategies to strengthen primary health care in India include community involvement, capacity building, recruiting qualified personnel, and modifying education programs.
This document discusses India's health care delivery system. It begins by outlining the challenges in reaching the whole population with adequate care and describes how large hospitals failed to meet community needs. It then examines how health status, problems, and available resources are assessed to determine priorities. Key health issues in India include communicable diseases, nutrition, sanitation, medical access, and population growth. The primary health care system aims to make services accessible, affordable, and participatory. It operates on village, sub-centre, and primary health centre levels to deliver basic care.
INFLUCENCE OF POLITICS ON HEALTH POLICIES OF INDIA 20-9.pptxsangeetachatterjee10
The document discusses the influence of politics on health policies in India. It outlines several domains of government's role in health development, including leadership and governance, health service delivery, health care financing, and human resource development. It also discusses India's public and private healthcare systems, noting positives like growing facilities but also challenges like uneven quality and rural-urban disparities. It concludes by recommending that governments prioritize health spending and strengthen core public health functions to improve health outcomes and access across India.
The document discusses health care reforms and the evolution of health care systems. It covers objectives of health care reforms such as expanding coverage and access to care. A major goal is providing better health care protection for more people at lower cost. Issues discussed include unequal distribution of health care resources between rural and urban areas, difficulties accessing care due to geographic, socioeconomic and gender factors, and how economic inequality affects health outcomes. The growth of the private health care sector is also addressed as adding to social inequities in access to affordable, quality care.
The document discusses concepts related to health care and primary health care in India. It defines health care as services provided by health professionals to promote, maintain or restore health. Primary health care in India is delivered through a three-tier rural health system consisting of sub-centers, primary health centers (PHC), and community health centers (CHC). The PHC is the first point of contact between the population and the health system, covering about 20,000-30,000 people. It aims to provide comprehensive and affordable care through health workers and village health guides.
This document provides an overview of health care in India, including:
1. It discusses the levels of health care in India from primary to tertiary and the services provided at each level. Primary care aims to provide essential health care close to communities.
2. It outlines changing concepts of health care over time from comprehensive to basic to primary health care, with a focus on community participation and equitable access.
3. It describes goals and principles of primary health care in India, including the goal of "Health for All" and providing basic health services that are accessible to all.
The document discusses the history and principles of primary health care (PHC) in India. Key points include that PHC began in India in 1946 and aims to provide universal and equitable access to basic health services. PHC is focused on health promotion, prevention, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. It also emphasizes community participation and multisectoral coordination. The document outlines the services provided by PHC in India and challenges faced in implementing the PHC strategy.
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The document discusses India's health infrastructure. It begins by defining health and outlining important factors for good health. It then discusses the components of health infrastructure, including hospitals, doctors, nurses, and the pharmaceutical industry. It notes that while infrastructure is important, access is also key. The document outlines India's development of health infrastructure since independence, including expanding basic services and controlling diseases. It also discusses the private health sector's growing role and rural-urban divides. The three-tier system of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare is explained. Traditional Indian systems of medicine are also summarized.
health is a state of complete physical, mental, social well- being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
to reduce the consequences of ill- health.
1. The document discusses the principles and levels of healthcare, with a focus on primary healthcare. It emphasizes equitable access to healthcare, community participation, and using appropriate technologies.
2. Primary healthcare aims to shift resources from urban to rural areas to address inequalities. It relies on local resources and community involvement through village health workers.
3. The goals of "Health for All by 2000" and Millennium Development Goals placed universal health access at the forefront of development. Sustainable Development Goals from 2015 integrate economic, social and environmental dimensions.
This document provides an overview of the health care delivery system in India. It describes the organizational structure at the central, state, district, block, primary health center, and village levels. The key shortcomings are discussed as inverse care, impoverishing care, fragmented care, unsafe care, and misdirected care. Reforms proposed by the WHO are also outlined, including universal coverage, service delivery, public policy, and leadership reforms. The objectives and importance of establishing Indian Public Health Standards are also presented. In conclusion, it acknowledges advances but notes the system remains ineffective and discusses needed reforms and decentralization to improve healthcare quality and delivery.
The document provides an overview of public health in India across 4 sections: 1) general socioeconomic characteristics, 2) population statistics, 3) characteristics of population health, and 4) organization of the health service system. Key points include that India has a large and growing population, high rates of poverty and communicable diseases, and a public health system with underutilized infrastructure alongside a large private market. The health system is characterized by high out-of-pocket costs and a need to improve access through risk pooling mechanisms.
Poverty is defined as a state of lacking sufficient income and resources to afford basic necessities. It impedes human progress and development by limiting access to things like adequate housing, healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition. This can increase morbidity and mortality rates. Poverty is caused by factors like illiteracy, lack of knowledge, poor living conditions, and social issues. It is associated with increased risk of diseases and health issues. Measuring socioeconomic status is important for understanding poverty levels. Poverty reduction efforts aim to increase access to resources and opportunities through programs, policies, and sustainable development goals. However, overcoming poverty faces ongoing challenges.
The document discusses several topics related to environment and human health. It provides definitions of health according to WHO and discusses dimensions of health. It then discusses HIV/AIDS, describing what HIV is, how it causes AIDS, and transmission routes. It also discusses population explosion, its causes and effects. Next, it discusses various welfare programs in India for children, women, and families. It concludes by discussing the roles of information technology and environmental laws in relation to the environment and human health.
The document discusses the key concepts and principles of primary health care (PHC) according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Philippine health care system. It defines PHC as essential health care that is universally accessible to communities at low cost through their participation. The core components of PHC include disease prevention, health promotion, and the treatment of common illnesses. It also outlines the different levels and providers of the Philippine health care delivery system from barangay health stations up to national medical centers.
This document summarizes a proposal to improve universal access to primary health care in India through better utilization of existing resources. The proposal suggests:
1) Utilizing both MBBS and AYUSH doctors by providing a mandatory internship program exposing them to rural health centers.
2) Providing a doctor at each sub-health center to improve quality at the first point of contact and reduce workload at primary health centers.
3) Addressing challenges like mentality shifts, proper implementation, and corruption.
WHAT IS HEALTH?
The word "health " refers to a state of complete emotional and physical wellbeing. Healthcare exists to help people
maintain this optimal state of health.
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health with a phrase that is still used today. "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." WHO, 1948.
In 1986, the WHO further clarified that health is: "A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities."
This means that health is a resource to support an individual's function in wider society. A healthful lifestyle provides the means to lead a full life.
TYPES OF HEALTH
Mental and physical health are the two most commonly discussed types of health.
We also talk about "spiritual health," "emotional health," and "financial health," among others. These have also been linked to lower stress levels and mental and physical well being.
Physical health
Physical health involves proper functioning of all body parts. When they are all working at peak performance due not only to a lack of disease, but also to regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest.
Mental health
Mental health refers to a person's emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing. Mental health is as important as
physical health to a full, active lifestyle. Mental health is not only the absence of depression, anxiety, or another
disorder.
It also depends on the ability to: enjoy life , bounce back after difficult experiences, achieve balance, adapt to adversity, feel safe and secure, and achieve your potential.
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Ashoka University to improve governance in the state and driving a mass impact on ground. Running since 2016, the programme provides a platform to 25 young individuals each year, to work closely with the Chief Minister's Office for bringing transparency, accountability and efficiency in public service delivery in the state. The CMGGAs are recruited through a competitive process with the selection ratio of -1:100. The associates are trained and oriented about government functioning and structure through a 15 day boot camp at Ashoka University and are then posted across 22 districts to work in tandem with the district administration for a period of one year.
The document summarizes a dialogue session on ecoregion-specific water conservation in India. It discusses that India has 90 agro-ecological zones requiring different approaches to water conservation based on local conditions. Examples are shared from different regions of how communities are addressing water scarcity through reviving traditional structures and adopting localized solutions. Key recommendations include respecting geo-cultural diversity, converging government schemes for maximum impact, strengthening local institutions, recognizing traditional knowledge, and ensuring participation of communities, governments, and civil society in water security efforts. The dialogue series aims to develop solutions for water and livelihood security in India.
The document is a letter of exchange outlining a collaboration between UNICEF and the District Administration of Banda, India to address key child survival and development issues. It includes a work plan with activities, timelines, and responsibilities for both organizations in areas such as immunization, sick newborn care, nutrition programs, water and sanitation, and child protection. The letter expresses hope that the productive partnership will help make Banda a child-friendly district.
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2. It details the key responsibilities of the district administration and UNICEF for 9 programs, including timelines and responsible personnel.
3. The programs aim to improve immunization coverage, reduce malnutrition, promote breastfeeding and early childhood education, strengthen the child protection system, and encourage water conservation and quality monitoring.
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The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering blood pressure, reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and regulating emotions. Making meditation a part of a healthy lifestyle can offer improvements to both mental and physical well-being.
The document discusses How Might We (HMW) statements in design thinking. It states that HMW statements frame challenges as opportunities and suggest solutions are possible without specifying solutions. Effective HMW statements are focused enough to limit confusion, rooted in previous work, and open enough to encourage creativity. The document then provides examples of potential HMW statements for reimagining travel during COVID-19 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, focusing on safety and compliance with measures. It outlines developing a shared vision, understanding the current situation, identifying key behavioral issues, and crafting an HMW statement to design ideas around.
This document outlines a 5-step "P Process" framework for guiding behavioral change programs:
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2. Design Strategy - Create a plan to address the problem by developing solutions and a theoretical framework.
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4. Mobilize and Monitor - Implement the program, measure outcomes, and make adjustments.
5. Evaluate and Evolve - Assess the program's success, learn lessons, and consider how results can be expanded.
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The document introduces social and behavior change (SBC) and communication concepts. It discusses that communication is about relationships, not just message delivery. The social ecological model is mentioned. Behavior change is usually aimed at solving problems, which can have structural, policy, or individual/social behavioral solutions. The workshop goals are to develop a shared vision, understand the current situation, identify a behavior problem statement, and learn how behavior science and design thinking can shape interventions. Ends (goals) should drive means (steps). A COVID-19 example shared vision and current situation are provided to illustrate key concepts.
This document discusses concepts from behavioral science and economics that can help understand human behavior. It explains that classical economics assumes people act rationally with complete information, while behavioral science incorporates findings from psychology about cognitive biases. It then outlines seven core concepts from behavioral economics: 1) cognitive ease and System 1 vs System 2 thinking, 2) priming and framing, 3) status quo bias, 4) heuristics, 5) loss aversion, 6) defaults and nudges, and 7) commitment devices. Each concept is defined and an example application is provided to illustrate how it can inform messaging or program design to influence behaviors.
Developing Ground water level in Banda By Dr. Heera LalDr. Heera Lal IAS
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Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
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Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
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4. WHERE ARE WE?
INDIA HAS GAINED 30 YEARS IN LIFE
EXPECTANCY SINCE INDEPENDENCE.
INFANT MORTALITY RATE HAS DROPPED FROM
145.6/1000 LIVE BIRTHS IN 1947 TO 37/1000
FROM 725 PHCs in 1947, THERE ARE AROUND
29000 PHCs IN THE COUNTRY TODAY
9. Key Healthcare Challenges
1. Complexity- Health is a state subject- governance variations,
multiple sectors & actors,
2. Inequity- Interstate, intra-state, rich –poor and urban-rural etc
3. Affordability- High out of Pocket Expenditure,
4. Social Determinants of Health
5. Availability of Health care - Paucity of HR, poor Infrastructure &
logistics
6. Accessibility- geographical (mountains, forests, deserts)
7. Lack of investments in public health systems and primary health
care - sick care rather than health/ wellness care
8. Quality
9. Poor regulation
10.Growing burden of lifestyle diseases
11.Lack of development and implementation of IT standards
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13. Public health is squarely a State
responsibility. It has to go hand-in-hand
with sanitation, drinking water, health
education and disease prevention.
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