health prerequisites Flashcards
u3aos1 australia's health in a globalised world
prerequisites
health prerequisites refer
prerequisite links to h/w
- state the prerequisite
- explain the prerequisite
- link to an improvement of a dimension of h/w
peace
peace refers to the absence of conflict.
peace benefits
- decrease in premature death
- decrease in levels of stress and anxiety
- increase in opportunities to move freely, access food/healthcare/school which can add purpose to life
shelter
shelter refers to a structure that provides protection from the outside environment.
shelter benefits
- reduce 1/10 of deaths accounted for each year
- promotes adequate sleep which can increase ability to pursue employment or education as well as participation in socialising events
- decrease likelihood of contracting diseases
education
education refers to the empowerment of individiduals and increased ability to earn an income, understand health messages, exhibit healthy behaviours as well as finding meaningful purpose in life.
education benefits
- increase ability to access food, shelter and healthcare
- increase access to meaningful employment
- promotes literacy
food
food refers to a nutritious substance that people or animals consume in order to maintain life.
food security
food security refers to the state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropiate, safe foods regularly through local non emergency services.
food benefits
- reduces malnutrition, providing sufficient energy for individuals to complete daily tasks
- decrease associated stress and anxiety because there is less time spent hunting/finding food
- increase capacity to learn and work
- improve intellectual capacity/ability
income
income refers to money and falls under two categories: individual and population.
income (ind pov)
income refers to the ability to afford resources such as healthcare, recreation, transport and education.
income (pop pov)
income refers to the capacity of governments to provide social services and resources such as public housing, education and healthcare.
income benefits (both povs)
ind pov:
- increase ability to afford activities
- increase access to transport
- increase ability to receive education
pop pov:
- increase funding for development of recreational facilities
- increases reliable and just legal system development