health and wellbeing as a resource

Question 1

optimal h/w WHO definition

Answer 1

WHO states that to achieve optimal health and wellbeing, “an individual or group must be able to identify and to realise aspirations, to satisfy needs and to change or cope with the environment”.

Question 2

importance of h/w as a resource

Answer 2

• prevents illness
• prevents premature death
• increases ability to work productively
• gain education

Question 3

h/w as a national resource

Answer 3

economic benefits:
- higher incomes
- greater productivity
social benefits:
- improved life expectancy
- less strain on the health system

Question 4

h/w as a global resource

Answer 4

• reduces risk of disease transmission
• promotes peace
• promotes social development
• promotes economic development
• promotes sustainable development