health -unit 1 Flashcards
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health and wellbeing definition according to who
1946 - health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and merely the absence of disease or infirmity
strength and limitations of the who definition
Strengths
* It was the first time health had been considered being more then physical health
Limitations
* It does not give everyone the opportunity to be considered healthy
* Complete wellbeing in all three dimensions is difficult and beyond the capacity of most people
health and wellbeing definition
wellbeing is a complex combination of all dimensions ( physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing) of health characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy healthy capable and engaged
physical definition
relates to the functioning of the body and its various system including the physical capacity to perform daily activities
physical characteristics
- Healthy body weight
- Absence of illness disease or injury
- Optimal blood pressure
- Optimal levels of energy
- Appropriate levels of fitness
- Physical capacity to perform daily tasks
- Well functioning body system and organs
mental definition
- current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and the ability to think and process information. It is about the wellness of the mind rather than the illness
mental characteristics
- Low levels of stress and anxiety
- Optimal self esteem
- Positive thought patterns
- High levels of confidence
- Use logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
spiritual definition
ideas beliefs values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscious of human being. It includes concepts of hope, peace a guiding sense of meaning or value and reflection on a person place in the world
spiritual characteristics
- A sense of belonging and connection to the world
- Positive meaning, place and purpose in life
- Peace and hope
- Developed and personal values and beliefs
emotional definition
relates to the ability to express feelings in an appropriate way. Emotional health and wellbeing is about recognition, management and expression of emotional actions and reactions. It includes experiencing appropriate emotions in given scenarios as well as the ability to display resilience
emotional characteristics
- Recognise and understand emotional actions and reactions
- Effectively express and manage emotional action and reactions
- Have high levels of resilience
- Experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios
social definition
relates to the state and quality of the interactions and relationships that an individual has with other people. It includes the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
social characteristics
- Productive relationships with other people
- Supportive and well functioning family
- Supportive network of friends
- Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
- Effective communication with others
prerequisits for health
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peace
shelter
education
food
income
a stable ecosystem
sustainable resources
equity
social justice
aboriginal definition of health and wellbeing
Aboriginal wellbeing means not just the physical wellbeing of an individual but refers to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole Community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being, thereby bringing about the total wellbeing of the Community.
It is a whole-of-life view and includes the cyclical concept of life-death-life.
social and emotional - aboriginal definition
- Social and emotional health and wellbeing is a holistic concept that recognises the importance of connection to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community, and how these affect the individual.
Social and emotional health and wellbeing are the foundations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing.
characteristics - aboriginal
- Body
- Mind and emotions
- Family and kinship
- Community
- Culture
- Country
- Spirit spirituality ancestors
aboriginal land
Along with culture, land is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The land is the core of their existence, it is their connection and spiritual relationship to ‘country’ which explains their identity.
Land is central to health and wellbeing and when the harmony of this relationship is disrupted, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ill health may occur.
health status
– an individuals overall level of health and wellbeing taking into account various indicators such as life expectancy, mortality and morbidity
self assessed health status
– based on an individuals own perception of their health and wellbeing
life expectancy
the number of years of life on average remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates do not change
mortality
refers to number of death in a population at a given time
yll
years life lost due to premature death
morbidity
refers to ill health in an individual and levels of ill health in a population
