aos 1 - concepts of health wellbeing Flashcards
health & wellbeing
overall state of a person’s physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social wellbeing
health
A state of complete physical, mental, social, and emotional and free of disease or infirmity
dynamic
it is in a constant state of change. Changes can occur slowly or quickly
physical hwb
relates the functioning of the body and its systems
mental hwb
the current state of mind and brain, the ability to process info
social hwb
ability to form satisfying relationships with others
emotional hwb
ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way
spiritual hwb
relates to ideas, beliefs, and values that arise in the mind and consciousness of human beings. Includes the concept of hope. peace, a guiding sense of meaning and value and reflection on your place in the world
interrelationships
the five dimensions are interrelated and affect each other
optimal hwb and as a resource
having optimal hwb increases capacity to achieve things
9 prerequisites
peace
shelter
education
food
income
stable eco system
sustainable resources
social justice
equity
peace
absence of conflict
-decreases the risk of premature death, serious, injury, disability
-reduction in levels of stress and anxiety
shelter
structures that provide protection from the outside environment
-protection from weather
-privacy
education
-empowers individuals
-increased ability to earn income
food
-essential requirement and basic human right
-food security
a stable eco-system
a balance between the environment & species that live in the environment
-resources are available for human use and can regenerate as quickly as they are required
income
individual level
-increases the ability to afford resources
healthcare, education
population level
increases capacity to provide social services and resources
-public housing
- social security
sustainable resources
ensuring resources used to promote hwb in the present are available for future generations
-power-solar and wind
-food-fish fams
social justice
equal rights for all individuals
-formal education
-food and water
equity
relates to a need for fairness, and an acceptable quality of living. This means disadvantaged are targeted to improve their quality of life