Fund. 2 Exam Flashcards
Physical dimension
genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and gender
Emotional dimenstion
(how do they cope) how the mind affects body function and responds to body conditions
Intellectual dimension
cognitive abilities, educational background, and past experiences
Environmental dimension
housing, sanitation, climate, pollution of air, food, and water
Sociocultural dimension
economic level, lifestyle, family, and culture
Spiritual dimension
spiritual beliefs and values
Community Influences on the health of a member
Transportation and communication facilities
Education and recreation programs
Healthcare resources
Production of services and goods
Prevailing values and beliefs
Protection, safety, and aesthetic concerns
Acute Illness
Generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time
Ex: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold
Chronic Illness
A broad term that encompasses many different physical and mental alterations in health
Ex: diabetes mellitus, lung disease, arthritis, lupus
Prepathogensis period
susceptibility of disease
Early pathogenesis
pre-symptomatic
Natural History of Disease
from the point of the symptoms and the process it takes
We are going to provide different care depending on where we are in the disease process
Purpose of heath promotion
encompasses health education and aimed at social and political changed necessary for conversion of individual actions
Benefits of health promotion
improved quality of life increased longevity increased productivity enhanced wellness improved fitness efficient functioning
Era of Redistribution
1960s