Health and wellbeing

Question 1

what is the WHO definition of health and wellbeing

Answer 1

state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing
absence of disease or infirmity’ (WHO, 1946)

Question 2

what is the definition of health and wellbeing

Answer 2

Health and wellbeing:
relating to the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable, and engaged.

Question 3

subjective definition of health and wellbeing

Answer 3

Subjective: influenced by or based on personal beliefs, feelings or opinions

Question 4

physical health and wellbeing

Answer 4

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.

Question 5

characteristics of physical health and wellbeing

Answer 5

healthy body weight
free from disease illness of injury

Question 6

characteristics of mental h&w

Answer 6

low levels of stress and anxiety
high levels of confidence
optimal self esteem

Question 7

characteristics of emotional h & w

Answer 7

high levels of resilience

Question 8

social h and w definition

Answer 8

the state and quality of the interactions and relationships
that an individual has

ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

Question 9

social wellbeing characteristics

Answer 9

supportive network of friends
effective communication w others

Question 10

Characteristic of spiritual wellbeing

Answer 10

Sense of belonging