Exam overall revision Flashcards
What is development
series of orderly predictable changes that occur from conception until death. PIES
Intellectual development
abstract thought, memory, problem solving, self esteem
Emotional development
learning to deal with emotions, self concept, expression of emotion
Social development
social skills, interacting with others, relationships, work place roles, behaviour
Physical development
growth, body systems, internal and external, motor skill development
Limitations of health
does not give everyone opportunity to be healthy, “complete” wellbeing in one dimensions is difficult, unattainable for most people.
physical health
physical fitnesss, body weight, blood cholesterol, energy, illness levels
social health
friendship networks, being a part of a group, relationships with family, social needs met
mental health
thought patterns, self esteem, confidence, stress levels
Definition of health
‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’
Biological determinants
are concerned with the body tissues organs and systems and how they function
genetics
contribute to many aspects of development including height, timing and onset of puberty, sex and physical characteristic
hormones
responsible for physical changes that occur during puberty and rate of physical development during youth. Growth hormone is responsible for many changes
Body weight
measured by BMI. Rates of overweight …
What are the health indicators, those that measure health status
life expectancy, incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, trends, DALYs, BOD
