Core 1

Question 0

Explain physical health

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• The efficient functioning of body organs.
• our level of fitness
• nutritional status
• degree of energy
• body weight
• resistance to disease

Question 1

Dimensions of Health

Answer 1

Physical
Social
Mental
Spiritual

Question 2

Explain social health

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Refers to our interactions with other people (family, friends, others) as well as the social and communication skills and abilities we display

Question 3

Explain Mental Health

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• our self-concept (the way we see ourselves), self-confidence and self-esteem (the way we feel about ourselves)
• our sense of connection or belonging to different significant groups such as family, peers or school.
• our ability to appropriately express emotions such as love, anger and frustration.
• think about decision making
• behaving to society’s expectations

Question 4

Explain spiritual health

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• relates to a sense of purpose and meaning in our life, and to feeling connected with others and society and what we believe in.

Question 5

Relative health

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Refers to how we judge our health compared to other people or other points of time in our life.

Question 6

Dynamic health

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Refers to constant fluctuations that occur in our level of health.

Question 7

Personal perceptions of health are influenced by…

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• our personal interpretation of the term health.
• our beliefs about our capacity to achieve good health.
• our environment
• our health behaviours and lifestyle
• our past level of health
• the attitudes about health conveyed by family, peers and the media.
• maintaining a positive state or well-being

Question 8

Perceptions of health of others are influenced by…

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• stereotypical beliefs
• living conditions
• fitness levels
• body size
• food consumption

Question 9

Define social construct

Answer 9

Your health is determined by who your friends and family are and how they influence your physical, social and spiritual health.

Question 10

What is prevalence?

Answer 10

Number of people in a specific group that are affected by a condition at a point in time

Question 11

What is incidence?

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Number of new cases of a condition over a period of time

Question 12

What are the determinants of health?

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• Individual
• sociocultural
• socioeconomic
• environmental factors
  which can have positive or negative influences on the health of individuals or populations

Question 13

Individual factors which determine health

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• knowledge
• skills
• attitudes
• genetics

Question 14

Sociocultural factors which determine health

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• family
• peers
• media
• religion
• culture

Question 15

Socioeconomic factors which influence health

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• employment
• education
• income

Question 16

Environmental factors which determine health

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• geographical location
• access to health services
• technology

Question 17

What are modifiable health determinants?

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Are determinants that can be changed or modified so they have a different level of influence on our health

Question 18

What are non-modifiable health determinants

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Determinants that cannot be changed or altered, such as genetics, geographical location, access to health care and other environmental factors

Question 19

Why would one change their health patterns?

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• biological changes to the brain
• greater emotional maturity and a stronger personal identity
• greater personal responsibilities
• different social networks

Question 20

What is health promotion?

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Health promotion involves activities that are aimed at enabling people to increase control over their health, to improve their health and prevent illness

Question 21

What is the Ottawa Charter?

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The Ottawa charter for health promotion is a document that represents a global approach to health promotion by the World Health Promotion (WHO) 1986

Question 22

Ottawa Charters approaches to health promotion

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• focus on the prevention of ill health, not just on treating illness
• provide resources and opportunities for individuals and groups to achieve positive health
• include school and community health education
• include resources to support healthy living and working environments
• provide equal access to health and physical activity resources for everyone

Question 23

Groups and people who promote better health

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• individuals
• community groups
• non-government organisations
• various levels of government
• international organisations

Question 24

Define empowerment

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Empowerment for individuals means that they are aware of the choices they have, they can make decisions without relying on others

Question 25

Government legislation

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Some laws help guard our health and well-being. e.g. seatbelts and drink driving laws to limit the number and severity of road crashes

Question 26

Government Regulations

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Ensure that communities maintain certain standards in health practises e.g. Regulations on the information that must be provided on food labels ensure consumers are well informed

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Physical supports

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The provision of hospitals, nursing homes, surgeries and community health centres

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Economic supports

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Governments must allocate sufficient money to support health and welfare program's and enable them to function effectively.

Question 29

Social supports

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Assisting trained and equipped health care employers. Doctors, nurses, counsellors, support groups and social workers

Question 30

Educational supports

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These include traditional health education programs in schools, as well as information, education and advice provided in other settings; e.g. Community education via the Quit website

Question 31

Individuals working in health-related areas

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- general practitioners - dieticians - counsellors - dentists - health workers - community nurses

Question 32

Individual health promoters

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- health educators - social workers - urban planners - community workers - environmental health officers

Question 33

Policies set by schools which encourage health promotion

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- sun safety policies - the fresh tastes new south whales healthy school canteen strategy - anti-bullying policies - provision of play equipment for students to use during lunchtimes

Question 34

Where can health promotion be seen in our community?

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- media - government policies - ad campaigns - private organisations - schools - self decisions

Question 35

Responsibility for health promotion

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- individuals - community groups/schools - non-government organisations - government bodies - world wide organisations

Question 36

What is DRSBC? Provide examples

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- Developing personal skills - individual empowerment via education e.g. PDHPE - Re-Orientating health services - e. g. Medical professionals working in schools - immunisation programs - Strengthening Community action - community empowerment, addressing concerns of communities e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous, self- help groups and health canteens - Building healthy public policy - legislation + policy making e.g. No smoking in parks/ workplaces, seat belts, no hat no play - Creating supportive environments - healthy canteens, stop! Revive! Survive! Sports groups in workplaces

Question 37

What are the two social justice principle? Explain

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- Equity - involved allocating fairly so all Australians have the same opportunities to achieve good health e.g. Close the gap campaign aimed at reducing the life expectancy gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians

Question 38

What is the lifestyle approach to health promotion?

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Aims to reduce or prevents the incidence of risk behaviours that contribute to poor health. Promotion programs include: - web-based help services such as Reach Out! - physical activity initiatives aimed at school-aged children - quit smoking campaigns - road safety campaigns

Question 39

What is Preventative Medical Approaches to Health Promotion and identify the three stages.

Answer 39

Are those that use medical treatments or interventions to promote health. - Primary prevention stage aim to prevent an illness ever occurring - secondary level prevention programs try to reduce the likelihood that a disease will develop. - Tertiary prevention strategies seek to prevent chronic ill health occurring through the use of effective rehabilitation that stops a disease recurring once it had been diagnosed and treated.

Question 40

What is public health approaches to health promotion?

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Involves establishing programs, policies and services that create environments that support health