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Health and Health Determinants
Marianna Diomidous1, Andriana Magdalinou1
1National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 29, 2020
Summary
This chapter defines health and health determinants, offering an overview of fundamental concepts. It also introduces epidemiological measures for understanding population health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Understanding health and its determinants is crucial for public health.
- Epidemiology provides essential tools for measuring health outcomes.
- A foundational knowledge of these concepts is vital for students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and explain the core concepts of health.
- To elucidate the various factors influencing health (health determinants).
- To provide an introductory overview of epidemiological measures.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and definition of key terms.
- Literature review for foundational understanding.
- Expository approach to explain complex concepts.
Main Results:
- Clear definitions of health and health determinants are provided.
- The multifactorial nature of health is highlighted.
- Basic epidemiological measures are introduced.
Conclusions:
- Students will gain a foundational understanding of health and its determinants.
- The chapter equips students with basic epidemiological knowledge.
- This overview serves as a basis for further study in public health.
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