Chapter 1

Question 1

World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of health (1946)

Answer 1

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

Wellbeing

Answer 2

The state of being healthy, happy and contented, usually determined through self-assessment.

Question 3

Health and Wellbeing

Answer 3

Refer to the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, engaged and capable.

Question 4

Health is dynamic

Answer 4

Constantly changing due to the factors that influence health can change

Question 5

Health is subjective

Answer 5

Health means different things to different people because people’s perception of their own health is influenced by personal feelings and opinions

Question 6

Chronic condition

Answer 6

An illness or disability that lasts longer than 6 months, usually requires on going treatment

Question 7

Physical Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 7

Relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, and includes the physical capacity to perform tasks and fitness levels

Question 8

Social Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 8

The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to participate in the community by managing or adapting appropriately to different social situations

Question 9

Mental Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 9

The current state of wellbeing relating to a person’s mind and the ability to think and process information. Optimal mental health and wellbeing enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and to cope with the normal stresses of life so they can work productively and fruitfully.

Question 10

Spiritual Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 10

Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or values and reflection on a person’s place in the world. The need for meaning, purpose and fulfilment in life. Spiritual health and wellbeing can also relate to organised religion, a higher power and prayer, values, a sense of purpose in life, connection and belonging.

Question 11

Emotional Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 11

The ability to recognise, understand, effectively manage and express emotions and feelings in a positive way as well as the ability to display resilience.

Question 12

Optimal health and wellbeing

Answer 12

The highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain.

Question 13

WHO Prerequisites for Health

Answer 13

Food+PIEESSSS:
Food
P - Peace
I - Income
E - Equity
E - Education
S - Shelter
S - Stable ecosystem
S - Social Justice
S - Sustainable resources

Question 14

Food Security

Answer 14

The state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly though local non-emergency sources.

Question 15

Sustainability

Answer 15

Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 16

Sustainable resources

Answer 16

Ensuring resources that contribute to health and wellbeing are available for this currently and into the future

Question 17

Equality

Answer 17

Sameness, treating everyone in the same manner, giving everyone the same

Question 18

Equity

Answer 18

Fairness and social justice, considering the needs of the individual or population group with a focus on vulnerable or disadvantaged people or groups.