Module 4 - Case

Module 4 - Case

Application of Public Health - Concepts and Models

Lifestyle is the way that a person lives. Therefore, lifestyle reflects our behavior, attitude, culture and personality. In addition, lifestyle might affect people's thoughts, work, social activity and health. It may be true that the quality of the medical service has improved in the last decade in developed countries and some developing countries. However, lifestyle patterns are a key role in improving our quality of life.

Many people think they live a healthy lifestyle; however, there could be factors in their environment that are detrimental to their bodies; as a result, living healthy does not just mean weight loss, eating healthy foods, doing exercise and stopping smoking. A healthy lifestyle envelops all aspects of your existence incorporating the individuals you live with, the sorts of excellence items you utilize, the sorts of items you use in your home, where you live, your mental health etc. (Stabinski, Reynolds, Ocama, Laeyendecker, Boaz, Ndyanabo & Kirk, 2011).

Lifestyle factors have a greater impact than genetic factors. Lifestyle factors might improve the genetics but not the opposite. For example, obesity caused by a genetic defect gets better by changing the lifestyle patterns that include following a special diet and doing regular exercise. Healthy lifestyle achievements depend on individuals' needs and the environment around them. Therefore, studies and research were done in order to recognize the optimum lifestyle for genders in all age groups. This study revealed that lifestyle modifications are necessary measures in both diseases prevention and treatment. Achievement of optimum lifestyles required group working. They are not only doctors' responsibilities; however, parents, teachers, doctors and politicians play a role in achieving this goal. The media also have an essential role in lifestyles modifications by highlight the issues and encourage people to act properly in their lives (Stabinski, Reynolds, Ocama, Laeyendecker, Boaz, Ndyanabo & Kirk, 2011).

Food companies have greater responsibility toward the public by producing healthy foods to build good environment for people. There are many reasons for the disparity in lifestyle patterns between people from the same country and even in the same city. These reasons have been noted by researchers in the public health field. These differences have been discovered to be as a result of social variation, geographical area and education level. So, People who live in poverty or in low social class category have a poor chance of survival. In other words, individuals who behave healthy are more likely to be found in higher social classes. Poor people do not care about life quality rather than how they live that due to lack of resources and deficiencies in services. For instance, a less nutritious diet may be chosen because of restrictions on income or inadequate food distribution in their area. Less physical activity may be undertaken because of lack of leisure facilities in low class areas or the poor salary they get to make use of them. Conversely, some situations are the effect of a much greater ...