Concept of health and WB Flashcards
Define Social Health and WB
‘Social health and wellbeing relates to the ability to form
meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
It also includes the level of support provided by
family and within a community to ensure that every person
has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of the society.
Characteristics of Physical Health and Wellbeing
Healthy Body weight
freedom from illness, disease and injury
Adequate Energy Levels
Ability to complete physical tasks
Define Physical Health and Wellbeing
‘Physical health and wellbeing relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the
physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Physical health is supported by factors such as regular
physical activity, consuming a balanced diet, having appropriate rest/sleep, maintaining an ideal body
weight, and the absence of illness, disease or injury’
5 Factors that are influential for H and Wb
Healthy self- esteem
living in a fair and democratic society
Network of close friends
sense of purpose and meaning
optimistic outlook
What is WHO’s definition of health and well being
the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the first globally accepted definition of health which
viewed health as a positive concept:
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity.
what is an equilibrium
an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy,
capable and engaged.
What is the concept of Health and Wellbeing
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.
what are the interelations between dimensions of H and WB
all dimensions of health and wellbeing affect eachother because they all are attained to achieve optimal health and wellbeing
Importance of health and wellbeing as a resource for individuals
gain an edicatioms, work productively, exercise, live independantly
importance of health and wellbeing nationally
live longer and healthier lives, health system savings, higher average income
importance of H and WB as a resource globally
promote social and economic development and reduce risk of infectious diseases
What are the prerequisites for health and WB
peace, shelter, education, food, income stable ecosystem and equity (learn more in depth of each pre req, in the Textbook)
