Chapter 2: Health Flashcards
Define physical Health
Relates to the efficient functioning of the body and it’s systems, including the physical capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness
Define social Health
Being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both and independent and cooperative way
Define mental Health
The state of well being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Define BMI
A measure of body mass to height, used to ascertain overweight and obesity levels
What is genetic potential?
The genetic capabilities and limitation of an individual’s genetic makeup
What are determinants of health?
Factors that raise or lower the levels of health in a population or individual. Determinants of health help predict or explain trends in health and why some groups have better or worse Health than others
What is a biological determinant?
Factors relating to the body that effect health eg. Hormones, genetics and body weight
What is a hormone?
A chemical messenger that results in changes in the body
Define metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body. It allows body structures to carry out their functions.
What is the WHO definition of health? Why is it not perfect?
‘A state of complete Physical, mental and social well being, and not simply he absence of disease or infirmity.’ It is impossible to have a complete state of health, the better word would be optimal. This definition doesn’t apply to a person living with a mental illness or injury.
