There are other models of health and wellbeing used around the world which take a different approach to Māori and Pasifika models.
The Ottawa Charter - Developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1986 the Ottawa Charter is used in New Zealand in public health planning. It states that there is a need to look further than just providing health services in order to improve the health of entire populations. It identifies these areas where people need to take responsibility for themselves and their families: (Models of Health – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, n.d.)
- Environmental factors which may impact health
- Adequate shelter
- A livable income
- Employment
- Educational opportunities
- Sense of belonging and of being valued
- Sense of control over life circumstances
Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion - This document was developed in 2005 and builds on the Ottawa Charter. It identifies what needs to be done to address public health in a globalised world. It states, “progress towards a healthier world requires strong political action, broad participation and sustained advocacy” (Models of Health – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, n.d.)
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Models of Health
A description of the Ottawa Charter and the Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion.
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Post Read Task: What are the similarities and differences between Māori and Pasifika approaches to wellbeing and global approaches such as the Ottawa Charter and the Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion?
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- Global models have different approaches to wellbeing than Māori and Pasifika models.
- The Ottawa Charter
- The Bangkok Charter for Health Promotion.
