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health and wellbeing definiton

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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

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disease definition

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a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage

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h and w dynamic

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It is in a constant state of change. changes can occur slowly or quickly,
Example
A person experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one may learn strategies to help them deal with their feelings of loss, which can improve their health and wellbeing.

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h and w subjective

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It means different things to different people
Example
An elderly person may view their health and wellbeing as good if they can live independently and look after themselves

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ilness definiton

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a subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease or injury

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disease vs illness

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disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage,
illness is a more subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease’

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physical health and wellbeing

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the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

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characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing

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Healthy body weight
Freedom from illness, disease, or injury
Adequate energy levels
Ability to complete physical tasks adequate 
Appropriate level of fitness
Strong immune system
Well functioning body, organans, systems
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social health and wellbeing

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the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

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characteristics of social health and wellbeing

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Supportive network of friends
Supportive and well functioning family
Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
Effective communication with others
Productive relationships with people
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emotional health and wellbeing

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the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way. Emotional health and wellbeing is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience.

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characteristics of emotional

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Recognise and understand the range of emotions
Effectively respond to and manage emotions
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
Have high levels of resilience

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mental health and wellbeing

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the current state of the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information.

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characteristics of mental health and wellbeng

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low level of stress and anxiety
positive self esteem
Process information to problem solve
High levels of confidence
Positive thought patterns
Use logic and reasoning to form opinion and make decisions
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spiritual health and wellbeing

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to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.

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characterisitcs of spiritual health and wellbeing

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A sense of belonging and connection to the world
Positive meaning and purpose in life
Peace and harmony
Acting according to beliefs and values
Developed personal values and beliefs
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optimal health and wellbeing

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the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain at any particular time

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individual optimal health and wellbeing

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optimal health and wellbeing reduces the risk of disease, injury and premature death.

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importance of h and w for individuals

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Sleep well
Work productively
Reduced healthcare costs
Gain an education
Earn an income
Exercise
Effectively run a household (shopping, cleaning, caring for children)
Spend time with friends
Work towards their purpose in lids
Increase leisure time
Live indepenedently
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national health and wellbeing

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Optimal health and wellbeing decreases reliance on the health system, and this has economic benefits.

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importance of h and w nationally

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Longer, healthier lives
Health system savings
Fewer people relying on social security
Increased productivity
Higher average incomes
Reduced stress  and anxiety in  the community
Increased social participation
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global health and wellbeing

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Optimal health and wellbeing can reduce the risk of infectious or communicable diseases spreading between countries

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importance of global health and wellbeing

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Reduce risk of disease transmission between countries
Assists in promoting peace and stability
Promotes economic development
Promotes social development
Promotes sustainability
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prerequesittes for health under the ottwa charter

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Peace
Shelter
Education
Food
Income
Stable ecosystem
Sustainable resources 
Social justice
Equity
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peace

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The absence of conflict

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peace dimensions of h and w

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Physical
Experiencing peace results in a decreased risk of premature death, serious injury, disability ect.
Mental
Risk of injury and premature death associated with conflict decreases time of peace, reducing levels of stress and anxiety.
All dimensions
Peace promotes the preservation of infrastructure as they are often destroyed during conflict.
Optimal
Resources not being used to sustain war effort can but used to provide social and economic development

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shelter

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A structure that provides protection from the outside environment

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shelter dimensions

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Mental
Extreme weather conditions can contribute to deaths, therefore adequate shelter can reduce stress and anxiety
Adequate shelter reduces the ability of others to enter the living space rescuing stress and anxiety
Social
Adequate sleep increase the ability to participate in activities that add value to life (socialising)
Physical
Promotes protection against the spread of infectious diseases
Spiritual
Provide stability in ones life and a sense of belonging in the community

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education dimentiosn

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All dimensions
Education obtains meaningful and well paid employment, which increases the ability to afford resources
Mental and physical
Educated women are advantaged in decisions such as if they get married whether or not to have a family. Which reduces stress and anxiety and reduces the risk of maternal issues.

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food characteristics

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Food - Undernutrition
Stunting (a low height for age)
Wasting (a low weight for height)
Nutritional deficiencies (insufficient amounts of nutrients such as protein, vitamins and mineral)

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food dimensions

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Physical
Increases the ability of individuals to consume the required nutrients
Mental
Food security individuals spend less time looking for food and are less likely to experience stress.
Undernourished are more likely to experience mental disabilities, poverty, premature death
Optimal
Adequate nutrition is a protector against premature death and poor health and wellbeing
Unsafe food cause many diseases

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income

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Physical
Healthcare
Governments providing shelter
Social
Able to afford activities that they enjoy
Governments providing recreation facilities
Mental
Able to afford activities that they enjoy and reducing stress and anxiety
Governments committing money into police force and judicial systems, which assist in insuring human rights are upheld
All dimensions
Access for their children’s education (higher incomes)
Governments providing public health and education systems
Governments providing infrastructure

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ecoysytem

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A community that consists of all of the living non-living components of a particular area.

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stable ecosystem dimensions

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Physical
Plants and animals which is used to provide food and energy
Spiritual
Natural environments are used as a resource for relaxation
All dimensions
Plants and animals provide opportunities for employment
Predictable weather contribute to effective farming

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sustanibility

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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sustanibility

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Emotional
Adequate heating and cooling can promote content emotions
Physical
Sustainable food and water is required for future generations to prevent diseases

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social justice definition

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Equal rights for all, regardless of personal traist such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation.

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australia goveremnt concepts of social justice

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Fair distribution of economic resources
Equal access to essential services such as housing, healthcare and education
Equal rights in civil, legal and industrial affairs
Equal opportunity for participation by all in personal development, community life and decision making

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access to resources and oppurtunites

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formal education
meaningful employment and fair pay
adequate shelter
social security
food and water
healthcare
recreation and leisure activities
community participation.
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equity

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Disadvantaged groups are targeted to improve their quality of life and achieve
minimum standards of living

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equity promoting health and wellbeing

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Education
Employment
Human rights
Resources such as healthcare

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equity dimensions of health and wellbeing

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Physical and mental
Equity ensures a minimum level of income is received, which the money can be used for food, shelter and healthcare which can reduce the risk of developing diseases.Can also mean they feel valued which can promote self-esteem.

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