Which action areas of the Ottawa Charter are best reflected in the NSW government initiative that restricted smoking in hotels and clubs? (A) Developing personal skills and reorienting health services (B) Developing personal skills and creating supportive environments (C) Building healthy public policy and reorienting health services (D) Building healthy public policy and creating supportive environments - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 5 - 2009 - Paper 1

To determine the best action areas of the Ottawa Charter reflected in the NSW government's initiative to restrict smoking in hotels and clubs, we need to analyze the options presented.

1. Understanding the Ottawa Charter: The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identifies several action areas, including building healthy public policy and creating supportive environments.

2. Evaluating the Options:

   • (A) Focuses on personal skills and health services, which is less relevant to the specific initiative.
   • (B) Highlights personal skills and supportive environments, but does not address policy.
   • (C) Mentions public policy and health services, which is somewhat relevant but not comprehensive.
   • (D) Combines public policy and supportive environments, directly addressing the smoking restrictions.

3. Final Selection: Given the initiative focused on public health through legislation and policies aimed at creating environments that discourage smoking, option (D) Building healthy public policy and creating supportive environments is the most accurate reflection of the action areas in the Ottawa Charter.