unit 1 AOS 1.1 - concepts of health Flashcards
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what is the WHO definition of health?
health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’
what are the strengths and weaknesses of the WHO definition of health?
Strengths;
This definition was significant because it recognised that health was more than just physical health
Limitations:
It does not give everyone the opportunity to be considered healthy - unachievable for most.
For example, trying to achieve ‘complete’ wellbeing in just one of the dimensions identified is difficult, let alone all dimensions
What is the revised definition of health by WHO?
a resource for everyday life, not just the objective for living. It is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.” (WHO,1986)
What are the dimensions of health and wellbeing?
- social 2. mental 3. emotional 4. physical 5. spiritual
what is an acronym to help remember the dimensions of health and wellbeing
PEMESS
what is physical h&w?
Physical H&W relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, in which a person can perform their daily tasks without physical restriction.
what are some characteristics of physical h&w
Physical fitness: being able to complete daily activities such as chores, exercise and accidental physical activity such as walking or riding to school without exhaustion.
Body weight: a person who is physically healthy is an appropriate weight for their height and is not carrying excess weight.
Blood cholesterol levels: high blood cholesterol can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease which is also referred to as heart disease.
The absence of disease or illness: A person who is physically healthy will have an immune system that is functioning adequately and capable of resisting infection and disease.
Energy levels: an individual needs enough energy to undertake everyday task and activities, energy levels are largely dependent on food intake, exercise levels, illness and stress levels.
Functioning of the body systems: measured through physical fitness, normal blood pressure, blood cholesterol and energy levels, and freedom from disease.
what is social h&w
Social H&W is concerned with the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others as well as the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
what are some characteristics of social h&w
- productive relationships with other people
- supportive and well functioning family
- supportive network of friends
- ability to manage and adapt appropriately to social situations
- effective communications with others
what is emotional h&w
Emotional H&W is the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience. People who have positive emotional H&W are usually resilient and can recover from events such as illness, change or misfortune.
what are some characteristics of emotional h&w
The characteristics of emotional H&W include:
Recognise a range of emotions
Possess the ability to recover from misfortune
Adequately respond to, express and manage emotions
Experience appropriate emotions in various scenarios
definiton of mental h&w
Mental H&W is the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and includes the ability to think and process information.
what are characterises of mental h&w
Low levels of stress and anxiety
Positive self esteem: Self esteem refers to how people feel about themselves. A person with positive self esteem feels good about themselves.
High levels of confidence: Confidence can be defined as believing in one’s own worth and ability to succeed. Having confidence helps people accept challenges e.g. volunteering to do a speech
Positive thought patterns: Positive thought patterns are important for
achieving mental H&W, it involves maintaining a realistic and optimistic
mindset in the face of challenges
Process information to solve problems
Use logic and reasoning to form opinions, make decisions and solve problems
definition of spiritual h&w
Spiritual H&W relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
what are some characteristics of spiritual H&W
Characteristics of spiritual H&W include:
Having a sense of belonging: when a person has a positive sense of belonging,
they feel part of society in which they live.
Having meaning and purpose in life
Experiencing peace and harmony
Acting according to values and beliefs
what are the prerequisites for health?
peace
shelter
education
food
income
stable ecosystem
sustainable resources
social justice
equity
what is the acronym to remember the prerequisites of health
People Should Eat Edible Food Including Some Sustainable Stew
Prerequisites - Peace meaning
Peace relates to the absence of conflict.
Prerequisites - Shelter meaning
Shelter describes a structure that provides protection from the outside environment.
dequate shelter is a basic human right and provides a number of benefits to health. These include:
protection from the elements
privacy
safety and security
reduced risk of disease
reduced stress and anxiety
ability to focus on employment or education
more time to pursue a purposeful and meaningful life
Prerequisites - Education meaning
Ensuring that all children complete a full course of primary and secondary schooling and that everyone can develop the skills they need to gain meaningful employment.
Prerequisites - Food meaning
Food is required by the body for many processes such as energy production, growth and body system functioning.
Adequate food intake may be promoted by food security, which is the state in which all persons obtain
nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources
(VicHealth).
Access to nutritious food allows for:
Improved immune systems
Adequate energy levels
Improved intellectual functioning
Functioning body systems
Less risk of food poisoning
Prerequisites - Income meaning
For individuals, income increases the ability to afford resources such as:
healthcare
recreation
transport
education.
From a population perspective, income increases the capacity of governments to provide:
social services and resources such as public housing, education and healthcare
social security
infrastructure
recreation facilities such as parks and gardens
law and order.
Prerequisites - Social Justice meaning
Social justice can be defined in a number of ways, but the common underlying theme is equal rights for all, regardless of personal traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation.
When society is just, all people have the same access to resources and opportunities, including:
formal education
meaningful employment and fair pay
adequate shelter
social security
food and water
healthcare
recreation and leisure activities
community participation.
Prerequisites - Equity meaning
Equity is a concept that relates to fairness and social justice, but has a particular focus on disadvantaged groups.
In basic terms, equity means that disadvantaged groups are targeted to improve their quality of life and achieve minimum standards of living.
