benefits of optimal health and wellbeing

Question 1

Optimal health and wellbeing for an individual:

Answer 1

Gain an education
Earn an income
Spend time with friends
Reduce stress and anxiety
Can live independently
Allows individuals to participate in health promoting behaviors (exercising or socializing)

Question 2

Optimal health and wellbeing for a country/nationally:

Answer 2

Higher average incomes
Greater productivity as less absenteeism from work
Reduced healthcare costs
Improved life expectancy

Question 3

Optimal health and wellbeing for world/globally:

Answer 3

Reduced risk of transmission between countries
Increased levels of peace and security
Increases sustainability
Promotes economic development (trade and productivity)

Question 4

3 part structure

Answer 4

Show what optimal health and wellbeing looks like - eg you could explain that optimal physical health and wellbeing involves the absence of illness and disease

Link to an example of a resource - this means individuals can spend more time with friends

Explain how this resource can benefit an individual - eg leading to an individual viewing life in a more positive manner and forming meaningful relationships.