Part 1: Introduction and overview
Strand 1: What is a Whole Systems Approach?
Video
Learning Objectives
After watching this section, you should be able to:
- A basic understanding of a Whole Systems Approach
Key Points
- There are multiple factors and influences influencing health outcomes
- Mapping the factors is important
- Many people must work together to create solutions
Further Reading
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Knowledge Check
Complete the questions below before moving on.
According to the introductory video, approximately what proportion of adults in Northern Ireland live with overweight and obesity?
The correct answer is More than half. The video states that “more than half of adults live with overweight and obesity” in Northern Ireland, highlighting the scale of the challenge that the Whole Systems Approach aims to address.
- False — the video does not suggest a figure as high as three-quarters.
- True
- False — around 1 in 5 refers to children, not adults.
- False — the video gives a much higher figure than this.