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An introduction
Dr Beatus K. Leon
What is health?
A state of complete physical, mental and social well
being of an individual, and not merely absence of
disease or infirmity (World Health Organization)
“Health” and “Healthcare”
Healthcare might improve health, but not all aspects of
health come from healthcare
“Never have so many had such broad and advanced
access to health care. But never have so many been
denied access to health”. [Gro Harlem Brundtland,
speech, 1998, Paris]
Community and Health
How can the community influence health?
Health
Gender and Health
Gender relations have an impact on health
development, particularly:
Healthy lifestyles
Disease prevention
Access to care
Affordability of health services
Acceptability of health services
Lifestyles
Healthy Unhealthy
Gender-related lifestyles
Disease distribution by Gender
Male Female
Community and Health
Communi
ty
Health
Group work
Discuss the different perspectives in which
communities can have influence on their own
members’ health
How does health affect community development?
Discuss using practical examples
What impact does gender relations have on health,
and how can these be modified for community
development?
Discuss the impact of health knowledge on
community relationships and development