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Question 1

Health (WHO 1946)

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

List some limitations of the WHO 1946 definition

Answer 2

• Realistically humans do not show a complete state of health
• Identification of only 3 dimensions of health is considered problematic due to having 5 dimensions of health and the unrealistic standards for health in individuals, impractical for the real world
• Broad as a strong judgement is made about whether a person is healthy or not
• Fails to consider individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities who may not have “complete wellbeing” but can still live a fulfilling life

Question 3

Wellbeing

Answer 3

Described as ‘how well an individual is living’ and is strongly linked to all the dimensions of health

Question 4

Health & wellbeing

Answer 4

The state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing, which is characterized by an equilibrium in which the individuals feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 5

List the dimensions of Health & Wellbeing

Answer 5

Physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual

Question 6

Physical H&W

Answer 6

Relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Question 7

Aspects of Physical H&W

Answer 7

• Healthy body weight
• Well-functioning body, systems and organs
• Physical capacity to perform daily tasks
• Appropriate levels of fitness
• Optimal energy levels
• Optimal blood pressure
• Absence of illness, disease & injury

Question 8

Factors of Physical H&W

Question 9

Social H&W

Answer 9

The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others

Question 10

Aspects of Social H&W

Answer 10

• Productive relationships
• Supportive and well-functioning family
• Supportive network of friends
• Ability to manage or adapt to different social situations
• Effective communication

Question 11

Factors of Social H&W

Question 12

Emotional H&W

Answer 12

Ability to express feelings appropriately.
- Having positive recognition, management and expression of emotional actions + reactions, as well as the ability to show resilience

Question 13

Aspects of Emotional H&W

Answer 13

• High level of resilience
• Recognize and understand emotional actions and reactions
• Effectively express and manage emotional actions + reactions
• Experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios

Question 14

Factors of Emotional H&W

Question 15

Mental H&W

Answer 15

The current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain, including the ability to think and process information

Question 16

Aspects of Mental H&W

Answer 16

• Low levels of stress & anxiety
• Optimal self-esteem
• Positive thought patterns
• High confidence levels
• Logic & reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
• Ability to think and process information

Question 17

Factors of Mental H&W

Question 18

Spiritual H&W

Answer 18

Ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings

Question 19

Aspects of Spiritual H&W

Answer 19

• Sense of belonging & connection to the world
• Positive meaning, place and purpose in life
• Peace and hope
• Developed personal values and beliefs
• Acting according to values beliefs

Question 20

Factors of Spiritual H&W