chapter 1 Flashcards
(42 cards)
health and wellbeing definiton
the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged
disease definition
a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage
h and w dynamic
It is in a constant state of change. changes can occur slowly or quickly,
Example
A person experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one may learn strategies to help them deal with their feelings of loss, which can improve their health and wellbeing.
h and w subjective
It means different things to different people
Example
An elderly person may view their health and wellbeing as good if they can live independently and look after themselves
ilness definiton
a subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease or injury
disease vs illness
disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage,
illness is a more subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease’
physical health and wellbeing
the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks
characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing
Healthy body weight Freedom from illness, disease, or injury Adequate energy levels Ability to complete physical tasks adequate Appropriate level of fitness Strong immune system Well functioning body, organans, systems
social health and wellbeing
the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
characteristics of social health and wellbeing
Supportive network of friends Supportive and well functioning family Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations Effective communication with others Productive relationships with people
emotional health and wellbeing
the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way. Emotional health and wellbeing is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience.
characteristics of emotional
Recognise and understand the range of emotions
Effectively respond to and manage emotions
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
Have high levels of resilience
mental health and wellbeing
the current state of the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information.
characteristics of mental health and wellbeng
low level of stress and anxiety positive self esteem Process information to problem solve High levels of confidence Positive thought patterns Use logic and reasoning to form opinion and make decisions
spiritual health and wellbeing
to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
characterisitcs of spiritual health and wellbeing
A sense of belonging and connection to the world Positive meaning and purpose in life Peace and harmony Acting according to beliefs and values Developed personal values and beliefs
optimal health and wellbeing
the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain at any particular time
individual optimal health and wellbeing
optimal health and wellbeing reduces the risk of disease, injury and premature death.
importance of h and w for individuals
Sleep well Work productively Reduced healthcare costs Gain an education Earn an income Exercise Effectively run a household (shopping, cleaning, caring for children) Spend time with friends Work towards their purpose in lids Increase leisure time Live indepenedently
national health and wellbeing
Optimal health and wellbeing decreases reliance on the health system, and this has economic benefits.
importance of h and w nationally
Longer, healthier lives Health system savings Fewer people relying on social security Increased productivity Higher average incomes Reduced stress and anxiety in the community Increased social participation
global health and wellbeing
Optimal health and wellbeing can reduce the risk of infectious or communicable diseases spreading between countries
importance of global health and wellbeing
Reduce risk of disease transmission between countries Assists in promoting peace and stability Promotes economic development Promotes social development Promotes sustainability
prerequesittes for health under the ottwa charter
Peace Shelter Education Food Income Stable ecosystem Sustainable resources Social justice Equity