Why has health promotion in Australia shifted from a 'lifestyle approach' to a 'new public health approach'? (A) The lifestyle approach empowers people to improve their health status - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 6 - 2001 - Paper 1

The primary reason for the shift from a lifestyle approach to a new public health approach in Australia is that the latter recognizes the influence of social determinants on health outcomes. The lifestyle approach often places the onus on individuals to make healthier choices, potentially overlooking the broader context of socioeconomic factors, environments, and accessibility to resources that shape health behaviors. By addressing these social determinants, the new public health approach seeks to create supportive environments that facilitate health improvement at a community and population level.