What is policy, systems, and environmental change? Policy, systems and environmental (PSE) change is a way of modifying the environment to make healthy choices practical and available to all community members. By changing laws and shaping physical landscapes, a big impact can be made with little time and resources. By changing policies, systems and/or environments, … [Read more...]
Health Equity
Health Equity Health equity is defined as the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. It acknowledges that it's hard to be healthy without access to good jobs, homes and schools. It requires concerted effort to increase opportunities to be healthier for everyone - especially those whose obstacles are greatest. … [Read more...]
Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health Social determinants of health (SDOH) are conditions in the environments where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks. The World Health Organization has identified 10 social determinants of health: the social gradient stress early life social exclusion … [Read more...]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term given to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other … [Read more...]
10 Essentials of Public Health
The 10 Essential Public Health Service framework was developed in 1994 by a federal working group. It serves as the description of the activities that public health systems should undertake in all communities. The framework has provided a roadmap of goals for carrying out the mission of public health in communities around the nation. As a public health professional, we are … [Read more...]