Health And Well-being Flashcards
A state of complete physical mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What organisation was that from
1948 the world health organisation defined health as:
What are the components of total fitness
Physical fitness: wellbeing of the body’s systems, heart lungs, muscles, bones and joints. Health related and skill related.
Mental and emotional fitness: wellbeing of the mind. A positive mental state and harmony between the mind and emotions. Ability to manage stress
Medical fitness: being free from injury chronic disease and illness
Nutritional fitness: having access to healthy food, wasting a healthy diet with a balanced nutritional intake for fuel growth and repair
Social fitness: having healthy interactions and relationships with others
What are non controlled factor of health and wellbeing
Genetics: some are more susceptible to illness and mental health issues
Age: as we get older our immune systems are weaker
Gender: men and women suffer from different illnesses
Controlled factors of health and wellbeing
Activity levels
Diet
Smoking
Alcohol and drugs
What are the environmental factors that influence a healthy lifestyle or unhealthy lifestyle
Income and social status
Education
Physical environment
Social support networks
Health services
What are some of the problems that could come with poor lifestyle behaviours
CHD CANCER DEPRESSION ANXIETY TYPE 2 DIABETES OBESITY OSTEOARTHRITIS STROKE OSTEOPEROSIS COPD
Physical activity by WHO is defined as:
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure
What physical activity could you do instead of sport and exercise
Walking the dog Washing the car Cleaning the house Dancing Mowing the lawn Rock climbing Swimming Cycling Taking the stairs
How many deaths per year due to physical inactivity
3.2 million
What is an inactive score
Less than 30 mins per week
What is a fairly active score
30-149 mins per week
What is an active score
At least 150 mins per week
What is recommended for adults to take in order to maintain good level of health
150 mins of moderate activity
75 mins of vigorous activity
What are the health benefits of physical activity
Reducing the risk of premature death by 20-30%
Reducing the risk of developing CHD, stroke, diabetes and cancers by 50%
Improving functional capacity
Reducing the risk of back pain
Increasing independence in older people
Increasing bone density and reducing the osteoporosis risk
Improving psychological wellbeing
Reducing the risk of stress anxiety and clinical depression
Reducing the risk of falls in older adults
In England, what percentage of people are inactive
- 6%
11. 5 million
