Core 1 - Better Health For The Individual Flashcards
(60 cards)
Definitions of health over time
-500 bc
Equal and cooperative mingling of separate elements of human nature
Definitions of health over time
-1913
The state of being free from physical pain or disease
Definitions of health over time
-Before WWII
Health was considered the opposite of illness > if there was no evidence of illness you were deemed healthy, if not doctors would attempt to cure you with drugs
Definitions of health over time
-WHO (World Health Organisation) 1947
Defined health as “A complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
- This is a holistic approach
- Disabilities may be considered 'unhealthy'
- Dons't realise health is dynamic
- Based on traditional views
Definitions of health over time
-WHO (World Health Organisation)
1957
“Health is a condition or quality of the human organism which expresses adequate functions under given genetic and environmental conditions”
Definitions of health over time
-WHO (World Health Organisation)
1986
“A resource for everyday living, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities” - WHO in conjunction with the OTTAWA Charter (New era of public health)
Definitions of health over time
-AUSTRALIAN BETTER HEALTH COMMISSION 1986
“To the community good health means a higher standard of living, greater participation in making and implementing community health policies and reducing health costs”
Good health is much more than a physical state it encompasses many dimensions
Dimensions of health
-Physical
State of your physical body
Dimensions of health
-Mental
State of mind
Dimensions of health
-Spiritual
Religious beliefs & values
Dimensions of health
-Social
Relationships, friends and family
Relative and Dynamic Nature of Heath
-Relative health definition
Relative health is health in relation to another period of time, in relation to your potential or in relation to others
Relative and Dynamic Nature of Health
Our state of health changes over time, so we can say it is dynamic.
-Dynamic nature of health factors are?
- The interactions between dimensions
- The concept of good health
- The health continuum
- How health changes over time
- How individual s circumstance impacts on health over time
What happens when the status of of one dimension is compromised?
The other dimensions will be affected
What does the health continuum look like?
High level wellnessDeath
What are the environmental impacts on health?
- Physical
- Socio-cultural
- Socioeconomic
- Political
What can health do in relation to circumstance?
Deteriorate or improve
We construct our own meaning of health depending on our social circumstances. This is known as a…?
Social Construct
Behavior of Young People
Adolescence is a time of…?
- Rapid emotional, physical and intellectual transition.
- Moving from dependent children to independent adults
- Making decisions that can impact health and well being
- Complexity due to social, economic, environmental and technological changes
Behavior of Young People
In relation to individual level of wellness or illness we take into account..?
Different states of health and their dangerous nature.
Behavior of Young People
What are adopted by groups..?
Sterotypes
Behavior of Young People
Most common substance abuse among young people?
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- To a lesser extent marijuana
Behavior of Young People
What are the short term problems of substance abuse?
- Hospitalization
- Injuries
- Psychotic disorders
- Dependence
- Withdraw
- Anemia
Behavior of Young People
What are the long term problems of substance abuse?
- Depression
- Liver damage
- Infections
- HIV
- Heart and Brain damage
- Cancer
- Serious health conditions
