Training Room 4

Introduction

What are the roles, rights, and responsibilities for wellness shared between the individual and society?

Public health addresses the health needs of communities and individuals. Two levels of government, provincial and federal, work together to provide public health. The primary focus is on prevention and population health needs rather than individual health needs.

The role of the Public Health Agency of Canada is to

• promote health
• prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries
• prevent and control infectious diseases
• prepare for and respond to public health emergencies
• serve as a central point for sharing Canada‚Äôs expertise with the rest of the world
• apply international research and development to Canada‚Äôs public health programs
• strengthen intergovernmental collaboration on public health and facilitate national approaches to public health policy and planning

Public Health Agency of Canada

For more information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website.

In Training Room 4 you will study the following topics:

• Who Is Responsible for Your Health?
• Determinants of Health
• The Language of Health and Wellness

In Training Room 4 Project you will research and present the causes, treatment, and prevention of a disease or condition of your choice. You will bring together your discoveries from this course and examine how public health serves individuals.

Outcomes

Training Room 4 addresses the following outcomes:

• Describe the 12 key determinants of health as defined by Health Canada.
• Summarize the shared roles and responsibilities of individuals, community, and government involved with health care.
• Define terms related to wellness.

Focus

Keep these guiding questions in mind as you work through Training Room 4:

• How does disease occur?
• How can disease be prevented?
• What are the responsibilities shared between the individual and society to prevent and treat disease?