...Promoting health in secondary schools Ruth Joyce Marilyn Toft and Eric Winstone The authors Ruth Joyce is County Adviser in Drugs and Health Education, Cambridge County Council, Cambridge, UK. Marilyn Toft is Training Co-ordinator at Lewisham Education Authority, Lewisham, UK. Eric Winstone is Deputy Principal of Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, UK. Abstract Describes the Promoting Health in Secondary Schools project, which was commissioned by the Health Education Authority in January 1994. The aim of the project was to support regional and local education and health professionals and colleagues in secondary schools in their efforts to develop effective whole-school approaches to health at the levels of both policy and practice. The work was coordinated by the Institute of Education and Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Gives, as an example of what can be achieved, a range of future projects identified by one of the secondary schools involved. Concludes that the project was able to stimulate healthy alliances, create opportunities for sharing effective practice and influence local funding priorities. Evaluation showed that health issues, if developed in a whole-school context, can articulate closely with wider school and community concerns about making school more effective and increasing school achievement. Regrets that the project was not extended beyond the stage described. The Health Education Authority commissioned the Promoting...
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...Good health is a boon. It is the real jewel of life, the most precious possession of man. If a man losses his health, the world losses all it§ charms for him. A good wealth of health can be obtained in a number of ways. It needs regular exercise, good food, good thoughts, and cleanliness. A healthy person does not spend money on medicines and visiting doctors. Just opposite, a sluggish person is another form of hell of diseases. The simplest and most traditional definition of health is that it is the freedom of sickness and diseases. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), a branch of the United Nations, health is physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease. Next to life itself, good health is the most precious gift and is necessary for a purposeful existence. 'Sound mind in a sound body' is an old saying. Healthy persons can work for long hours without getting tired. They can enjoy all the pleasures of life, whereas unhealthy persons can't. The world has no charm for them. They are always worried due to their physical complications. Wealth has no importance for them. To keep good health no money is needed. It can be achieved only through our efforts and proper health care. We can maintain good health only if we are aware of various factors which affect our health. There are certain things which are essential for keeping our body free from diseases. Nutritious food comes first. We should takeVpnly that food which has nutritious...
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...Health Self Assessment In order to improve one’s health and quality of life, it is important to be aware of an individual’s health status. Our textbook authors, Meeks, Hait & Paige (2009) describe the importance of self-appraisals and health behavior inventories in teaching students about their practices that will impact their health. In order to become an effective teacher who is enthusiastic about health education, the author of this paper focuses on gaining a comprehensive understanding of her health. After assessing my health through an internet tool available on the Council for Responsible Nutrition wellness campaign webpage, I have reached several conclusions and understanding of my current general health status. The health assessment tool on the webpage is called “my wellness score card”. The assessment analyzes nutritional choices, use of supplements, habits, exercise, and healthy weight relative to gender, height and age. Prior to this assessment of my lifestyle, I was aware of some of my bad habits but I was under the impression that I did enough to balance it. Once I read the results, I was somewhat shocked! After careful thinking, I believe that finding out where I stand now, even though I suffer from few illnesses, can be beneficial, almost a wakeup call. Being aware of my habits and lifestyle choices is the first step in the right direction toward improving my health status. Below is the graph of my assessment results from the Council for Responsible Nutrition...
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...below. Save often! See Philosophy Assignment Guidelines for specific instructions.] Health[Health refers to an individual's physical, mental and social well-being. Health is considered to be affected by genetic factors, lifestyle and environmental factors. A person's health is constantly changing, it is the responsibility of nurses to be continuously aware of the health of their patients. Nurses usually focus first on the patient's main complaint, but we must also focus on other possible symptoms and the overall wellness of the patient. ] | Person[Each person consist of several different aspects to create a whole, which include psychological, social, physical, cultural and spiritual. Understanding how a patients is more than a symptom, but a human being is essential to their care. It is also important to include the patient in sharing the responsibility for their own health, this will give them autonomy. ] | Environment[The environment in which the person exists is an important influence on his or her health and well-being. Which can include cultural, social, spiritual and economic influences on the individual. One of the most influential aspects of the environment is the health care a person has access to. For example, the health of someone who has regular health care visits has a better chance of catching any serious conditions. For those who do not have easy access to health care may not catch a serious condition early enough, which can lead to a poor prognosis...
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...Personal Health Assessment Fred Jones University of Phoenix With the six dimensions of health being physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental they are the keys to living a quality life; it challenges people to balance a major task like work, school, and personal life (Donatelle, 2010, p. 9). The objective is to identify which three dimensions of health I am most strong in and why I am strong in those dimensions. With process of elimination I must identify my weaknesses in the other three dimensions. Then I must discuss the personal choices I could make and habits that I can improve to live a healthier life. Last I will discuss what I would like to learn to help me live a healthier lifestyle. The first three dimensions of health I think I am strongest in are Intellectual health, Environmental health, and Spiritual health. My intellectual health is by far my strongest of the three I chose. I think that my intellectual health is good because no matter how bad my medical situation got I could make clear analytical decisions for myself. With being 100% disable I use school to keep my intellectual health at a top notch level as I don’t have to go to school I just do it for myself. My second strongest dimension is environmental. I have switched out all my light bulbs to low energy, bought a small infra-heater that heats my entire apartment on pennies a day....
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...As a seventeen year old, I would consider my diet some-what healthy. I have my fair share in eating my fruits and veggies, but I also have my fair share in eating salt and sugar. I am involved in cheerleading at my high school. I also work in a restaurant; which means I walk a good seven or eight miles a day going to and from the kitchen and my tables. The effects of smoking, physical inactivity, poor diet, and drinking alcohol, establish poor health. However, few studies have showed the combined influence of these behaviors. This is important because people often engage in multiple poor lifestyle choices that could shorten their life span. It is important to have good health. On my moms side, there are five kids, including my mom. My moms side of the family has only had one family member diagnosed with cancer. My grandfather was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Overall, my moms side of the family is healthy. Two out of the four siblings my mom has smokes cigarettes. My mom said “Only in moderation.” Obesity is considered one of the most significant factors in the development of insulin resistance, and insulin resistance can lead to type two diabetes. Being overweight or obese contributes to the development of diabetes by making cells more resistant to the effects of insulin. A weight loss of 15-20 pounds can help you decrease your risk of developing type two diabetes. COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.. It causes serious long-term disability and early death...
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...Immigrant Minority Health: Disparities in Self-Reported Diabetes Mellitus among Arab, Chaldean, and Black Americans in Southeast Michigan. Hikmet Jamil, Monty Fakhouri, Florence Dallo, Thomas Templin, Radwan Khoury, Haifa Fakhouri Wayne State University, University of Texas Immigrant Minority Health: Disparities in Self-Reported Diabetes Mellitus among Arab, Chaldean, and Black Americans in Southeast Michigan Abstract This study shows a disproportionately amount of minorities are affected by diabetes mellitus in the medical community. This study reveals statistic facts as well as documented facts. Research has consistently documented that on almost any measure, minorities have poorer health than do other groups. Not many minorities report to their primary care physician for some signs and symptoms due to diabetes mellitus. The United States population has become increasingly diverse, making it a reliable source of information on the reports of this disease. This research will show facts as to why immigrant minorities have disparities among minorities. Social, economic, and environmental factors are research to find the disparities of this deadly disease. This study examines the effects it has on three ethnic groups: Arabs, Chaldean, and Blacks. Using...
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...I am an analytical person, and feel very comfortable translating daily serving sizes into understandable measures, determining just how much of any given mineral I am getting in a supplement, and interpreting the chemical-babble often found on processed foods these days. So, it was a bit of a humbling experience to find that I was not guaranteed an A on the assignment, and even worse, that although I thought I had all the answers, I was really short on solutions. My primary error was to think that knowledge about food was equivalent to eating well. Once I began the assignment in earnest, I realized that I really had not been using what I knew to benefit my health. Over the past few weeks, I have made a sincere, though not 100% successful effort to apply what I learned when creating my Healthy Eating Plan, and have summarized the results below. In terms of general eating habits, I have often jokingly described myself as person who does not real eat a lot of meat. As detailed in my Healthy Eating Plan, I relied on dairy as a primary protein source, particularly hard cheeses, as many yogurts, for instance, are actually not vegetarian. One notable conclusion I reached from the assignment was that I was really over emphasizing dairy to fill my protein needs. I was already having a sufficient, healthy intake of other protein substitutes for meat, such as Garden burgers and soy proteins like Yves vegetarian cold cuts. Another concern was that because of food choices such as...
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...Health and Wellness All people all over the world need health and wellness. Health and wellness are very necessary. Health refers to a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being, and not just in absence of diseases. Wellness refers to condition of physical and mental health. The paper will start by describing health and wellness. After that we will describe the dimensions of health and wellness. And also we will describe the multiple factors of health and wellness. Finally, we will be discussed the importance of being healthy and well and also the ways to maintain your health and wellness. Health and wellness are the most important aspects in our life, so everyone should know the definition of each one. Health is the general condition of a person's mind and body, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain. Wellness is an approach to healthcare that confirm preventing illness and extending life, as contrary to confirm treating diseases. There are many dimensions of health and wellness. First, there are many dimensions of health such as physical health, intellectual health, emotional health, social health, and Spiritual health. The physical health refers to the state of the body - its compositions, development, functions, and maintenance. There are a few ways to ensure good physical health such as: -Eat nutritious food to keep the body and mind energized. -Water is necessary for cleansing the body. And -Fitness through exercise. Then, the...
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...Throughout this semester taking this course I have learned a lot about different Health goals that I can apply through life. There were also five top presentations that I really enjoyed and five that I did not really understand or really was not able to get into it or the first presentation that I really enjoyed was health goal number eighty by Cody Walker. He spoke about investigating public and international health needs. He taught the class about different health agencies that help us such as the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration and the Indian Health Services. He also talked about poverty in other countries compared to us in the United States. The next presentation that I enjoyed was Deziree Cobbs and she spoke on health goal number sixteen. This health goal was I will practice Abstinence from Sex. She spoke about what the topic really was and not just its definition. She talked about the benefits of practicing abstinence which are promoting good health, safety, following law, self respect, and most of all good character. Annaliese Shuler presentation I also enjoyed. She did here presentation on Developing Skills to Prevent Eating disorders. She talked about what an eating disorder was and also the different types of disorders that I did not know about. She also spoke about the reasons why people have eating disorders. A few reasons why people have eating disorders is because of there body image, their discomfort with their sexual maturity, and pressure...
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...ABSTRACT What are the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level? What are the advantages of the health care industry employing more nurses with a higher level of education? Is raising the educational standard for the nursing profession a means to help improve overall care? Studies have been done to understand the differences, if any, between the two levels of nursing. The health care industry is constantly focused on improving the efficiency and quality of care for patients and the community. These studies and comparisons between the two levels of nursing education are in effort to continue to enhance patient care and treatment outcome. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level (ADN) versus the Baccalaureate-degree level (BSN) in nursing are important in specific settings of the profession where leadership and authoritative decision is required, in my opinion. The advanced nursing education curriculum that is prepared to transition an RN to a BSN has been “designed to facilitate the students’ abilities to creatively respond to continuously changing health care systems throughout the world” (Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy). I believe the two separate programs both help to prepare nurses with the practical skills needed to be successful in any basic clinical setting, while the BSN helps to build upon these skills and increases...
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...Course: Health & Society Course ID: HEA101 Course Instructor: Kazi Md. Abul Kalam Azad Contact Information: Room 10010, 10th floor, School of Public Health, IUB. E-mail: akazad71@gmail.com Course Duration: January –April, 2011 on Mondays and Wednesdays Course content: The course will provide a brief overview of human anatomy and functioning of the body. The course will also look into elements of the society that improve or negatively impacts people’s health and well-being. A contextual focus is important to understand individual and community health and health disparities within a multicultural, global context. Different understandings of health, well-being and illness, how people cope and live with disease, and how health and illness is shaped by contextual factors will be seen. Learning outcomes: At the end of the course the students will know the fundamentals of how the human body functions and factors associated with illness and disease. They will know how health of people around the globe has been shaped over time with changes in sanitation, food consumption, and education, access to diverse kind of health facilities e.t.c. Students learn to engage in critical reflection of health related issues in any particular populations and take look into it with a diversified perspective in order to plan, implement and evaluate population health initiatives. Teaching: The teaching will be given through lectures, class room discussions/seminars of health related...
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...Health and social care 1) How is this course related to my previous work? This course relate to my previous work because I was a cleaning and in health and social care there would be a unit about hazards and I should understand that Slips, trips and falls can have a serious impact on the lives of employees and those being cared for. Also this course relates to my previous work because I was the person that had to beware if there were no flooring type, footwear, levels of lighting, contrast between floors, walls and doors, and obstructions or other trip hazards. 2) How is the course going to help in the future? The course is going to help in the future because if I wanted to become a doctor it will be helpful for me because one of my family member was in hospital and if I was a doctor and I could of help it would of been better so I think this is the course for me and for my future, well tell me tell you, if i do health and social I can help different type of people around the world even in my own country if I had too, so I can stop illness form spreading from different country to another. Nursery or school 3) What do you think you will learn on the course, including any particular subjects of interest? The thing that I will learn is about how to value people and care for them, how to respect people, how to communicate with different type of people for example, sign language, blind (Braille) and I also think that you should teach maths so I can have an understand...
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...The easiest way to write the paper is to compare "normal" to RDAs, then compare "healthy" to the RDAs, then compare "healthy" to "normal", and then explain setbacks and describe how to improve your eating habits. For your information the RDA percentages are 20% protein, 25-30% fats and 55-60% carbohydrates Health and wellness is how society refers to being not being ill, injured or in pain and are usually referring to the human body. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in 1946 as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (Official Records of the World Health Organization, no. 2, p. 100). There are many measures people take in order to not get sick or ill. Some of these actions are called preventive medicine. This is an important measure that many people do not implement in their lifestyle. People usually think of treating the illness once they have it in their mind, body or even soul, that’s right soul. Since it touched that subject I will briefly add that my preventive medicine for my soul is Jesus Christ. An important factor of preventive medicine is food and what we ingest into our bodies. This is a key factor in whether we want to have overall healthy lives with healthy bodies and prevent future disease because of what we consume. That is one of the main reasons why it is important to take classes like this one in order that we and society as a whole can become healthy...
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...Health and wellness in the workplace Octavio Ponce COMM/112 September 18, 2012 Karen Hamilton Health and wellness in the workplace Health and wellness programs in the workplace can greatly benefit the company and their employee’s at personal and business levels. It is no surprise that a manufacturing company cannot run an efficient business without their employees being present at the job site. However, with health cost steadily keeps rising and costing the company lots of money, they cannot afford to lose employees for health reasons. Today, employers are suffering more than ever of losing money, not just because of the economy but also of their employees. Employees are being absent from work due to their poor health and lifestyles. Employers are implementing wellness programs to help employees get familiar with other options in changing their lifestyle. The question the employers should be asking is; are we doing enough to ensure the health of their workforce? The majority would simply say; they don’t know. Today, more employers are implementing wellness programs to assist their employees, who aim to better the current health status of the employee and also reducing costs to the company. Encouraging employees is a top priority to start a wellness program on the right track, it is not easy to change employee lifestyle like increasing physical activity, eating habits, reducing stress, and ceasing tobacco use (Lastowka, 2011). The link between the health of the employee...
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