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Development

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A series of orderly, predictable changes that occur from conception until death. Changes can be physical, social, emotional and intellectual.

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3 dimensions of health

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Physical
Mental
Social

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Physical health

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Relates to the efficient functioning of the body and and it’s systems and includes the capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness

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Mental health

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State of wellbeing in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, is able to work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution the their community.

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Social health

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Being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both and independent and cooperative way

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Mortality

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Refers to deaths in a population

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Morbidity

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Refers to ill health in an individual or levels of ill health in a population.

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How do you measure health status

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An individuals or a populations overall health, taking into account life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors.

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Life expectancy

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An indication of how long a person can expect to live if the current death rates remain unchanged

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Life span

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The length of time for which a person lives

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Incidence

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Refers to the number of new cases of a disease/condition in a population during a given time

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Prevalence

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The number of cases of a particular disease/condition present in a population at a given time

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DALY’s

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Disability adjusted life years
One daly is equal to one year of healthy life lost due to premature death and time lived with illness, disease or injury.

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14
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4 areas of development

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Physical
Social
Emotional
Intellectual

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Physical development

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Changes to the body and it’s systems. These can be changes in size, complexity or motor skills

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Social development

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The increasing complexity of behavior patterns used in relationships with other people.

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Emotional development

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The development of the full range of emotions and the optimal way of dealing with and expressing them.

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Intellectual development

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The development of processes in the brain such as thought, memory and knowledge.

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Key stages of the lifespan

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Prenatal 
Birth 
Early childhood 
Late childhood 
Youth 
Early adulthood 
Middle adulthood 
Late adulthood
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Youth

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12 to 18
Characterized by rapid growth, increased independence and sexual growth. Gain a level of kati ritzy and undergo many physical, social, intellectual and emotional changes.

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Maturation

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The action or process of maturing

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Puberty

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Biological changes that occur during youth and prepare the individual for sexual reproduction.

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Hormone

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A chemical messenger that results in changes to the body.

24
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Endocrine system

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A body system that is made up of glands that release hormones to control body functions

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Gland

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An organ in the human body which secretes particular chemical substances.

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Gonad

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An organ in the body that produces sex cells

27
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Pituatry gland

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Located in the brain

Releases LH AND FSH

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Hypothalamus

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Located in the brain

Releases GnRH

29
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Thyroid gland

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Located in the neck

Releases thyroxine

30
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Ovaries

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Located in female reproductive system

Produces oestrogen and progesterone

31
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Testes

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Found in the male reproductive system

Produces testosterone

32
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Key hormones that play a role in menstruation

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LH and progesterone

33
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What is ovulation and when does it occur

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When an ovary releases an egg. Happens once every menstrual cycle.

34
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Growth spurt

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A period of rapid physical growth experienced during puberty

35
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Primary sex characteristics

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Body parts that are directly involved in reproduction and form what are commonly referred to as genitals and organs of reproduction

36
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Secondary sex characteristics

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Traits arising from changes in both makes and females at puberty. They are neither directly related to reproduction nor present at birth.

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How long does the menstrual cycle last and happens

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21-35 days. Lining of the uterus sheds and an egg is released.

38
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Endometrium is also known as

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The uterine

39
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Main causes of youth mortality

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Injuries (mainly road traffic accidents)

40
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Main causes of morbidity

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Mental disorders

41
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Determinants of health

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Biological determinants
Behavioral determinants
Physical environment
Social environment

42
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Biological determinants are

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Genetics
Body weight
Hormones

43
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Behavioral determinants are

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Sun protection 
Substance abuse
Sexual practices 
Seeking help from health professionals 
Physical activity
Maintaining friendships
44
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Physical environments are

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Tobacco smoke in the house
Work environment
House environment
Access to recreational facilities

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Social environments are

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Family cohesion 
Socioeconomic status 
Participation in community 
Media 
Access to education
46
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Australian guide to healthy eating is

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A circle split into five groups 
Grains
Vegetables
Fruit 
Milk 
Meats
47
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Provision on energy

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Cats bath in water
Carbohydrates
B group vitamins 
Iron 
Water
48
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Blood production

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Peter can't love alone in Boston west 
Protein 
Vitamin c 
Lipids 
Vitamin a
Iron 
B group vitamins 
Water
49
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Soft tissue

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People fart constantly like anna will
Protein 
Folate 
Vitamin c 
Lipids 
Vitamin a 
Water
50
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Hard tissue

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Pets can always carry disease 
Protein 
Vitamin c 
Vitamin a 
Calcium 
Vitamin d
51
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Water

Main function, food sources, deficiency

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Medium for chemical reactions
All fluid intake and fruits+vegetables
Dehydration, cramps

52
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Vitamin D

Main function, food sources, deficiency

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Absorption of calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream.
Fish and fortified foods
Low levels of calcium being absorbed and weak bones

53
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Vitamin C

Main function, food sources, deficiency

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Assists in the absorption of iron
Oranges and broccoli
Scurvy

54
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Folate B9

Main functions,food sources,deficiency

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DNA synthesis and development of red blood cells
Poultry, eggs
Anaemia

55
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Health

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A state of complete physical, social and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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