The chapter deals with the basic principles of the Community Health Approach. The differences between healthcare approach in community and the community approach to health are discussed. The history of the community approach in health is outlined with the scientific basis for efficiency and the role of experts in the development of a community approach to health.
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COBISS.SI-ID: 4157925The chapter is divided into two parts. The first deals with the effectiveness of a community-based approach to health in terms of health related lifestyle changes, responsiveness to cancer screening programs, direct effects on health, and cost-effectiveness. In the second part, good practices examples with the community engagement elements in Slovenia are presented.
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COBISS.SI-ID: 4158181Inequalities in health are also present in the field of oral health. The published literature indicate their presence abroad, the urgency of their treatment and the possibilities for action. According to the available data, especially with regard to oral health related habits and some clinical data, inequalities in oral health are also presented in Slovenia.
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