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Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II01:18

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
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Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I01:25

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
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Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
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Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques VI

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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Health promotion in Asian-Americans.

Shelley Miller1

  • 1Francis Tuttle Technology Center, 12777 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, USA.

The Journal of Practical Nursing
|October 20, 2010
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Healthy People 2010 aimed to reduce health disparities. For Asian-Americans, low immunization rates are a key issue, leading to higher risks of hepatitis B and liver disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Minority Health

Background:

  • Healthy People 2010 initiative focused on national health improvement.
  • Key objectives included eliminating health disparities among U.S. populations.
  • Six critical health areas were identified for targeted intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review six key health areas impacting minority populations.
  • To identify significant health promotion priorities for Asian-Americans.
  • To analyze the connection between immunization rates and specific diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Healthy People 2010 focus areas.
  • Analysis of health data relevant to minority groups.
  • Identification of specific health challenges within the Asian-American community.

Main Results:

  • Lack of immunizations identified as a primary concern for Asian-Americans.
  • Low immunization rates correlate with high incidence of hepatitis B.
  • Hepatitis B infection is linked to increased risk of liver disease.

Conclusions:

  • Health promotion efforts for Asian-Americans should prioritize increasing immunization rates.
  • Addressing immunization gaps can mitigate the incidence of hepatitis B and liver disease.
  • Targeted interventions are crucial for reducing health disparities in this population.