better health for individuals

Question 1

world health organisations definition

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

physical health dimensions definition

Answer 2

the wellness of the body and the absence of chronic pain or discomfort

Question 3

social health definition

Answer 3

our ability to interact with other people in an interdependent and cooperative way

Question 4

mental or emotion health

Answer 4

a state of well-being where we can realise our abilities, cope with normal stresses of life, work productively and make a contribution to the community

Question 5

spiritual health

Answer 5

relates to a sense of purpose and meaning in our life and to feel connected with others and society

Question 6

who is responsible for health (3)

Answer 6

media
peers
fsmily

Question 7

determinants of health

Answer 7

individual factors: knowledge, skills attitudes, genetics
sociocultural; family, peers, media, religion, culture
socioeconomic: employment, education, income
environmental: geographic location, access to health services and technology

Question 8

responsibility for health promotion

Answer 8

individuals 
community groups and schools 
non government organisations 
governments (ads, age restrictions, mandated education)
international organisations ( who, UN)

Question 9

5 Action areas of Ottawa charter and an example for each

Answer 9

Building healthy public policy - makes healthier option the better option, legislation against bad food

Supportive environments - Make sure our homes are safe and a happy place

Strengthens community actions - Empowering communities to know more about their control over health

Reorienting health services - ‘stop smoking’ campaigns, reducing risk factors and strangling protective factor

developing personal skills - supports peroanl and social development, positive health choices

Question 10

3 strategies for Ottawa charter

Answer 10

Advocate - social support, policy support and political commitment

mediate - understanding that held the required a effort from all people

enable - activities, equity worked to reduce differences in current health

Question 11

ottawa charter examples

Answer 11

Road safety strategy - reduction in road accidents

National tobacco strategy - minimising smoking