Health Flashcards
What is holism
A concept that recognizes the whole person - all five dimensions
What are the key dimensions of health
Physical
Social
Psychological
Spiritual
Cognitive
How is cognitive health maintained and improved?
Reading and writing
Learning new language
Playing an instrument
Playing puzzles and games
Crafts
Factors that influence environmental health
Air pollution
Climate change
Water quality
Food security
What defines a socially healthy person
They treat others with respect
Are accepting of difference
Are warm and open
Like and trust others
How hardy individuals respond to stress
They see stress as a challenge rather than threat. Feel in control and appraise stressful situations.
Characteristics of emotionally healthy individuals
Live a balanced life
Are able to to grieve losses
Like and accept themselves
Are honest and open with others
Express feeling appropriately
What are the 12 determinants of health
- Income and social status
- Social support networks
- Education and literacy
- Employment and working condtions
- Social supports
- Physical environments
- Personal health practices
- Healthy child development
- Biology and generic endownment
- Health services
- Gender
- Culture
Define health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Example of a passive health promotion strategy?
The recipient is an inactive participant
- public health efforts to maintain clear water
What is the 3 cs of emotional hardiness
Challange
Control
Commitment
3 Cs of social health
Communication
Cooperation
Compromise
Why is humour good
Increases hr
Increases depth and breathing
Can improve mood
Good exercise for mind and body
Strengthen immune system
Characteristics of poor social health
Little regard for others
Use others for their own gain
What is emotional health
Well being in the emotional dimension achieved when people feel good about themselves
