chapter 4 key terms

Question 0

attitude

Answer 0

a persons beliefs, values, or opinions toward engaging in healthy behaviour

Question 1

acute illness

Answer 1

an illness or disability that appears suddenly & lasts for a short period, usually less than 3 months (symptoms can be severe)

Question 2

chronic illness or persistent illness

Answer 2

an ongoing illness or disability. slow or gradual in onset. that may or may not grow worse over time. because persistent illness cannot be cured, the focus of care is focused on preventing complications of the illness

Question 3

cognitive health

Answer 3

well being in the intellectual dimension achieved through an active, creative mind

Question 4

determinants of health

Answer 4

most important factors - such as life style, environment, human biology, & health services. - that determine health status in an individual or in a community

Question 5

dimensions of health

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the total aspects of a persons health ( physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive) holistic health takes all of these aspects into consideration

Question 6

disability

Answer 6

the loss of physical or mental function

Question 7

discrimination

Answer 7

the unfair treatment of people on the basis of such aspects as their physical characteristics, health history, or group membership

Question 8

emotional health

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well being in the emotional dimension, achieved when people feel good about themselves

Question 9

environmental health

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all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person. and all the related factors affecting behaviours. it includes the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health

Question 10

equitable

Answer 10

fair, reasonable & just

Question 11

gender

Answer 11

the condition of being male or female; the gender of a person

Question 12

genetic endowment

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genetic makeup that predisposes individuals to a wide range of responses that affect health status

Question 13

health

Answer 13

the state of well being in all dimensions of ones life

Question 14

holism

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a concept that considers the whole person. the whole person has physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual dimensions

Question 15

illness

Answer 15

the loss of physical or mental health

Question 16

marginalize

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the act of excluding people who are not part of the majority culture

Question 17

optimal health

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state of achievable maximum well being in each of the 5 dimensions. physical, emotional, social, cognitive & spiritual

Question 18

personal empowerment

Answer 18

understanding and accepting that you can make your own healthy lifestyle choices, free from the influences of others

Question 19

physical health

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well being in the physical dimension achieved when the body is strong, fit and free of disease

Question 20

primary prevention strategies

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prevention strategies that are aimed at preventing a disease or illness by reducing it’s risk factors

Question 21

spiritual health

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well being in the spiritual dimension achieved through a belief in a purpose greater than thy self

Question 22

stigma

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shame or social disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person. ex- the stigma of mental disorder

Question 23

wellness

Answer 23

the achievement of the best health possible in all dimensions of ones life