(A003) Ecologic Models and Public Health Practice

Population health focuses on improving health by changing the environment or context. Although there is a role for health promotion, population health interventions will have a greater impact.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

-Review the concept of ecology in public health
-Discuss the differences of ecologic models used for infection control and those for chronic diseases
-Review the 6 eras of public health
-Discuss the differences between health promotion and population health approaches to health
-Review the PRECEDE – PROCEED and Health Impact Pyramid models and how they relate to health promotion and population health

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COURSE PROVIDER:

This training is brought to you by North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). We provide practical, practice-based training in core competencies for professionals around the world who protect and improve the public's health. Learn more at https://www.ndphtn.com

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). Dr. Dwelle has over 40 years of clinical and public health experience in the United States, Eastern Europe, Latin and South America, and Central and East Africa.

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