understanding H+W Flashcards
(38 cards)
Equilibrium
A state of balance and/or calmness
health definition
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.
Subjective
Influenced or based on personal beliefs, feelings, or opinions
Disease
A disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage.
Illness
Illness is a subjective concept relating to personal experience of a disease. Illness relates to how a person feels about, and experiences, disease and injury.
infirmity
The quality or state of being weak or ill; is often associated with old age
Dynamic
Health is continually changing and the way in which an individual views them can change over time.
For example, physical health and well-being may deteriorate over time as an individual grows older.
Physical health and wellbeing
Relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Optimal physical health examples
Healthy body weight
Freedom from illness, disease or injury
Adequate energy levels
ability to complete daily tasks without physical restriction
Appropriate fitness levels
strong immune system
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
Mental health and wellbeing
Relates to the state of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information and enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions, and use logic.
Optimal mental health examples
Low levels of stress and anxiety
Positive self-esteem
process information to solve problems
High levels of confidence
Use logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
positive thought patterns/optimistic
Optimal Social health examples
Supportive network of friends
Productive relationships with other people
Supportive and well functioning family
Effective communication with others
Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
Able to build relationships
Emotional health and wellbeing
Relates to the ability to recognise, understand, effectively manage and express feelings, in a positive way. It also includes the ability to display resilience. (feels secure and relaxed)
Optimal emotional health examples
Recognise and understand range of emotions
Have a high level of resilience
Effectively respond to emotions
Manage emotions well
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
Optimal Spiritual health
A sense of belonging and connection to the world
Positive meaning and purpose in life
Peace and Harmony
Developed personal values and beliefs
Acting according to values and belief
Religion
Spiritual health and wellbeing
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 value, and reflection on a person’s place in the world.
Peace (pre- req HEALTH WHO)
Peace can be defined as the absence/freedom of conflict and war. When country is experiences peace, there is decreased risk of deaths and injuries. Promotes preservation of infrastructure, agriculture, electricity systems, which lowers risk of disease, provides socialisation and lowers stress and anxiety.
Shelter. (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)
Shelter is a structure that provides protection from outside environment. These assist in privacy, safety, reduced risks of disease, reduced stress and anxiety, protection from extreme weather, also increases adequate sleep.
Education (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)
Education empowers individuals and increases their knowledge. Promotes higher self esteem, able to earn an income which improves economic development, increases the ability to afford resources such as food, shelter, healthcare. Also provides a send of purpose or meaning in life.
Food (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)
Nutritious substances that people, animals, plants eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth. Food security enhances the ability to meet required nutrients for well functioning body. Reduces diseases and are less stressed looking for food. Able to work productively further improving income.
Income (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)
Income is when money is received consistently through jobs or investments. Income increases the ability to afford resources such as healthcare, transport, food and education.
Stable Ecosystem (HEALTH PRE REQ HEALTH)
Ecosystem is a community that consists of all of the living (animals, plants, bacteria) and non-living components (rocks, soil, water, weather) of a particular area. Animals and plants are organic matter used for food and provide energy. Improves employment for agriculture and fishing industries. Predictable weather patterns contribute to effective farming and food security. Rocks and water are used for shelter and hydration
Sustainable resources (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)
Sustainability is meeting the needs of present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Relate to ensuring that resources are used to promote health and wellbeing required for energy production, food, water supply, housing. Wind and solar power assists in allowing resources such as heating promoting productivity in school, cooling, electricity, transport..
