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Unit 2: Health Promotion and the Ottawa Charter
Quick questions on Health Promotion Models and Approaches - TCE Health Studies (Tasmania) - Level 3 pre-tertiary
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What is the biomedical model?Show answer
The biomedical model views health as the absence of disease and concentrates on the body, diagnosis, treatment and cure. It is delivered largely by health professionals in clinical settings and has driven major advances such as vaccines, surgery and medication. Its strengths are rapid technical progress and effective treatment of acute conditions. Its limitations are that it can be costly, can focus on illness rather than prevention, and can overlook the social and environmental causes of poor health.
What is the social model?Show answer
The social model of health responds to those limitations. It addresses the broader determinants of health, emphasises prevention, promotes equity and access, encourages community participation, and supports intersectoral action across government and society. Rather than asking only how to treat disease, it asks why some groups become sick more often and how the conditions producing illness can be changed.
What is approaches to health promotion?Show answer
Within these models, several practical approaches are used. Knowing their strengths helps you evaluate.
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