Aspects of Health Flashcards
give the WHO definition of health
health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmary
what was good about the 1948 WHO definition of health
it was groundbreaking due to its breadth and ambition however it has never been adapted and has been criticised due to the use of the word complete
give the 3 criticisms relating to the WHO definition using the word complete
-it unintentionally contributes to the medicalisation of society
-since 1948 the nature of disease have changed
-remains impracticable since complete is neither operational or measurable
name some of the fundamental conditions and resources for health
-peace
-shelter
-education
-food
-income
-stable eco-system
-sustainable resources
-social justice and equity
what are the three domains of health
mental, physical and social health
what is physical health
the ability of organisms to be capable of allostasis (the maintenance of balance through changing circumstances) when confronted by physiological stress
what is mental health
the ability to cope and recover from strong psychological stress and prevent PTSD
what is social health
the ability to fulfil potential and obligations as well as participate in social activities including work
give 3 physical health aspects that are highly prominent within society
-cardiovascular disease
-diabetes
-cancer
give an example of a physical health disease
asthma or cystic fibrosis
give an example of a mental health disease
depression, alzheimers
