Health and Wellbeing S1 Flashcards
(54 cards)
Define Health
The complete state of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and mental wellbeing, not merely just the absence of disease or infirmity.
What two main aspects influence health and wellbeing?
Determinants and Interventions
List the factors of ‘good health’ (Hint: there are 6)
-Where a person lives
-Genetics
-Income
-Relationships (w/family and friends)
-Education level
-State of surrounding environment
Define ‘human rights’
A set of moral and legal guidelines which ensure an adequate standard of living.
List the rights to health
-Health information
-Gender equality
-Sanitation
-Safe food and drinking water
-Education
-Healthy working & environmental conditions
-Housing
-Access to timely, affordable & acceptable healthcare
How do health disparities affect population groups?
Health disparities adversely affects groups of people who systematically experienced greater obstacles to health, based on their racial or ethnic group, religion, SES, gender, age or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination.
Define ‘health equity’
Attainment of the highest level of health for all people
What does it mean to achieve health equity?
-Everyone is equally valued
-Focused & ongoing societal efforts to address avoidable inequalities, historical & contemporary issues.
-Elimination of health & health care disparities.
Describe the difference between ‘inequalities’ and ‘inequities’ in health
*Inequalities in health appear as a ‘social gradient of health’
(e.g. higher SES=healthier)
*Inequities in health are linked to forms of disadvantage
(e.g. poverty)
Explain the importance of ‘health status’
*Analysing health status enables optimisation of the health of a population.
*Measurements & comparisons of health status between populations allow for health services to:
-predict and prepare
-ensure the population receives the best care possible
List the determinants of health (Hint: there are 4)
-Individual
-Socioeconomic
-Sociocultural
-Environmental
What determinants create disadvantages/differences? (Hint: there are 3)
*Biological
*Environmental
*Sociocultural
Define and provide an example of ‘Biological’ factors that determine health
*Biological factors are those relating to the structure of the cells, tissues & systems of the body and how adequately they function.
*For example, genetics, body weight, blood pressure and lifestyle factors.
Define and provide an example of ‘Environmental’ factors that determine health
*Environmental factors relate to the physical features that surround us.
*For example, work environment, infrastructure, housing & climate change.
Define and provide an example of ‘Sociocultural’ factors that determine health
*Sociocultural factors are those relating to the social and cultural conditions of which people are born, grow, live and work
*For example, SES status, unemployment, social isolation & food security.
What are the four core components of the rights to health? (Hint: AAAQ)
Availability (health facilities, goods & services)
Accessibility (physical, affordable, information, non-discriminatory)
Acceptability (catered for specific needs of the population)
Quality (safe, effective, people centred, timely, equitable, integrated & efficient)
What does the term ‘population health’ mean
*The health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of health not just the overall health.
Why is the health status of population groups important?
*It reveals distinct patterns within the community
*Examining patterns in health status allow for an understanding of how & why health is distributed unevenly & guide groups to improve.
What are the Australian population groups? (Hint: there are 7)
*Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
*Rural & Remote
*Veterans
*Homeless
*Vulnerable people
*Migrant & Refugee
*Pandemics & Population Health
Describe good health for ATSI
*Good health is more than the absence of disease or illness; holistic concept that includes physical, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual & ecological wellbeing. (both for individual & community)
List health inequalities for ATSI
*large gap between Indigenous & Non-Indigenous health
*more socioeconomically, lower income, unemployment, educational disadvantages.
*lack of equal access to primary health care
*lower standard of health infrastructure
Describe the ‘Close The Gap’ campaign
*An initiative statement of intent signed by the Australian Government.
*It aims to achieve equality in health status by:
-reducing infant mortality
-increasing life expectancy
-education
-employment
-access to health care
Describe the ‘Rural & Remote’ population group
*don’t have a high standard of health & wellbeing as those who lives in cities
List the inequalities for the ‘Rural & Remote’ population group (Hint: there are at least 5)
*Life expectancy
*Access to health services & infrastructure
*Lower SES status
*Higher risk of unhealthy behaviours
*Higher risk of occupational & physical risks
