health + wellbeing & human development

Question 1

health

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of diseases or infirmity

Question 2

wellbeing

Answer 2

a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterized by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 3

physical H+W

Answer 3

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities and tasks

Question 4

mental H+W

Answer 4

the current state of well-being relating to the mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and process information

Question 5

social H+W

Answer 5

the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 6

emotional H+W

Answer 6

the ability to express feelings in a positive way and manage emotions effectively whilst also showing resilience

Question 7

spiritual H+W

Answer 7

not material in nature but relates to the ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings

Question 8

illness

Answer 8

the state of feeling unwell

Question 9

dynamic

Answer 9

an individuals H+W is an ever-changing matter that is affected by experiences and the dynamic interactions with the environment

Question 10

subjective

Answer 10

H+W means different things to different people, based on their past experiences and the current circumstances of the individual

Question 11

optimal H+W

Answer 11

the best possible state of an individuals H+W for their age

Question 12

benefits of optimal H+W: individually

Answer 12

when an individual is experiencing optimal h+W they are able to participate effectively in daily life & productively complete activities

• increases LE
• reduces pain & suffering
• reduces medical costs due to illness
• can work & study effectively
• participate in sport & leisure activities

Question 13

benefits of optimal H+W: nationally

Answer 13

a country with a population that experiences a high level of H+W will see an increase in both social & economic benefits:

• less reliance on social protection measures
• less spending on health care due to a lower burden of diseases
• healthy populations help build a productive workforce- greater average incomes- increases in taxes

Question 14

benefits of optimal H+W: globally

Answer 14

countries experiencing optimal H+W reduce health risks to other countries; such as a reduction in the spread of diseases across borders & increases trade opportunities

• decreases in humanitarian crises
• decreased the risk of communicable diseases outbreaks
• increased trade opportunities

Question 15

human development

Answer 15

the process of increasing the opportunities and freedoms people have to develop to their full potential and lead productive creative lives in accord with their needs and interests

• lead productive lives
• long healthy lives
• participate in decisions
• can enhance capabilities
• participate in the community
• have access to knowledge
• access to resources for a decent standard of living

Question 16

The HDI index

Answer 16

a measure used to assess health and development outcomes of a nation which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of wellbeing

• a long healthy life (LE at birth)
• being knowledgeable (mean & expected years of schooling)
• a decent standard of living (GNI)

Question 17

benefits of using the HDI

Answer 17

• provides a broader perspective of evaluating human progress
• more accurate measure then just using income of LE

Question 18

limitations of using the HDI

Answer 18

• not all countries are able to receive rank
• doesn’t include indicators such as gender, income, equality, human rights & political freedom
• doesn’t represent everyone’s income