Question

Concepts of Health Education PHC-212 Q1- Briefly discuss the role of communities and other sectors in promoting health with the help of suitable example.

Answer 1

Ans) Rural public health agencies work to protect and improve the health of rural populations by:

- Preventing injuries and the spread of disease
- Protecting rural population against environmental hazards
- Promoting and encouraging health behaviors
- Responding to disasters
- Assuring the quality and accessibility of services.

Rural public health agencies encounter many challenges while trying to meet the unique and diverse needs of rural Americans, including:

- Workforce recruitment and retention
- Workforce education and training
- Information technology
- Infrastructure
- Funding

Public health agencies work to address chronic disease and health disparities within the populations they serve.

- Address basic needs such as food, shelter and education.
- Promote healthier lifestyles, one person at a time.
- Knock down barriers to health screenings and needed care.
- Create opportunities for people to improve their lives.