health as a resource

Question 1

optimal health and wellbeing definition

Answer 1

refers to the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain, considering genetics and the environment.

Question 2

optimal health and wellbeing individually examples

Answer 2

• Reduction in health care costs
• Ability to gain education
• Work towards purpose in life
• Earn an income

Question 3

optimal health and wellbeing - national examples

Answer 3

• higher average incomes
• reduced stress and anxiety in the community
• health system savings

Question 4

optimal health and wellbeing - globally

Answer 4

• reduction in the spread of infectious and communicable diseases
• peace and security
• greater economic development
• reduction in poverty