Community health initiatives (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What do community health initiatives aim to improve?
What do community health initiatives aim to improve?
They aim to improve health locally in Australia.
What is the focus of community health initiatives?
What is the focus of community health initiatives?
They focus on prevention through education and workshops.
Define community health initiatives.
Define community health initiatives.
Programs to stop disease and improve health locally.
What is health promotion?
What is health promotion?
Activities that help people look after their own health.
What does sustainability mean in health initiatives?
What does sustainability mean in health initiatives?
Keeping health improvements going over time.
Why are community initiatives important?
Why are community initiatives important?
They spread health knowledge and provide local help.
What was the focus of the National Tobacco Strategy?
What was the focus of the National Tobacco Strategy?
It focused on tobacco control and reducing smoking rates.
What do Schools as Community Centres aim for?
What do Schools as Community Centres aim for?
They aim for better child health and school readiness.
How do initiatives identify local health problems?
How do initiatives identify local health problems?
Using surveys and community talks to gather information.
What are long-term outcomes of health initiatives?
What are long-term outcomes of health initiatives?
Better mental health and fewer long-term illnesses.