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HEALTH PROMOTION

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Effects of socio-economic influence on health.....................................................................1
1.2 Relevance of governmental sources in reporting on inequalities in health...........................2
1.3 Reasons for barriers to accessing Healthcare........................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Link between government strategies and models of health promotion.................................4
2.2 Role of professionals in meeting government targets for health promotions.......................5
2.3 Role of routines in promoting healthy living........................................................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Health beliefs related to theories of health behaviour...........................................................6
3.2 Possible effects of potential conflicts with local industry on health promotion...................7
3.3 Importance of providing relevant health related information to public................................8
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8
4.1. Plan a health promotion campaign to meet specific objectives...........................................8
4.2. Explain how the health promotion campaign supports health promotion strategies.........10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
In recent times Health promotion is increasing because health related problems and issues
are becoming major concern. Main motive of these health promotion by governmental agencies
is to make people aware and develop a healthy behaviour in individual (Abraham and et. al.,
2011). These are provided through giving appropriate knowledge and information by conducting
campaigns and seminars. Although regulatory bodies are doing their best in providing better
facilities to people but still a huge differences can be seen in health status of persons. Present
report is based on understanding the socio-economic influence on health. Other than this, model
of health promotion is explained for better understanding. In addition to this, factors are also
included which can influence health promotions. Lastly, planning of health promotion campaign
is included in this assignment.
TASK 1
1.1 Effects of socio-economic influence on health
Health inequalities can be seen in the society because of unequal statuses that are present
in the society. Thus, key factor that are influencing health are income, education, employment
etc., main element that should be consider are socio-economic factor as per the given case
scenario, a young person named Ramon died because of cold and health issues in spite of
medical facilities that are provided by government. As per the given scenario, it has been
analysed that if Ramon was given correct treatment right on time than he would have survived.
Here matter of knowledge about health and social came into being. Therefore some of the main
reason behind such issues are stated below:
Long term unemployment: According to current market scenario, living a life has
become expensive. Now a days' person having appropriate income and improved social status
can directly linked with good health (Arnold and Boggs, 2015). For example: There might be a
possibility that Roman was unemployed for a longer period of time because of which he was not
having sufficient amount of money. As a result proper treatment was not given on time and he
finally died.
Access to Education: Employment and education can be linked with health status,
because of improper education can lead to unemployment and than to poor health and low
confidence. For example: Ramon was not having adequate knowledge because of which he was
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job less and residing near some corner of street. If he would have proper education than life
would have been something else.
Income: With the change in course of time and increase in expenditure, people who are
facing health issues then they fail in fulfilling their medical needs. As per the case scenario,
because of insufficient money Ramon is not able to take medical treatment thus he end up the
life.
Access to health care facilities: As government formulate various policies for people but
due to less awareness, people are not able avail facilities that provide by regulated bodies for
betterment of citizens (Ashbullby and et. al., 2013).
Economic recession: Changes in economic policy can hamper individual as they cannot
have adequate money to spent for taking care of health related issues and problems.
Thus, it can be said that socio-economic factor has a great influence on health of an
individual and other person as well.
1.2 Relevance of governmental sources in reporting on inequalities in health
Government of United Kingdom has developed national as well as local agencies who are
taking care of people, as they are conducting surveys and making reports which consist of health
related details and status of people who are living in United Kingdom. For example: Health and
lifestyle surveys (HALS) was conducted in order to know health related problems facing by
people of a particular area. In addition to this, providing information related to health issues and
problems to person is being carried out. Moreover, through this survey questions were asked that
were related to socio-economic factors so as to identify inequalities done in health. Like through
this survey socio-demographic background of people along with their dietary habits whether they
are living a healthy life or not. Therefore, survey helped government in realising the factors that
are creating health related problem like employment, social status, income status, environment
facilities provided to an individual etc., Therefore, behaviour of individual and living standards
is bringing inequality in health (Barry, Battel-Kirk and Dempsey, 2012).
Black report: A formal report which showed men of class 5 (Unskilled) carried twice as the death
rate then men who were coming in class 1 (Skilled individuals). In Black report, which clearly
showed the differences were there among men and people who were smoking in class 1 reduced
number in much faster ways than the men that came in class 5. This difference clearly shows that
how much good knowledge can impact on life of a person. After that, there were many
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