Healthy Lifestyle Flashcards
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and merely not the absence of disease or infirmity.
Source: WHO, 2020
The WHO’s definition of health emphasizes which aspects?
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
It highlights that health is not just the absence of disease.
True or False: According to the WHO, health is solely defined as the absence of disease.
False
The WHO definition includes overall well-being.
Fill in the blank: The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social _______.
well-being
What does the ‘Rainbow Model’ illustrate?
Health determinants and their relationships
Developed by Dahlgren and Whitehead in 1991
Who are the creators of the ‘Rainbow Model’?
Dahlgren and Whitehead
The model was introduced in 1991
In the ‘Rainbow Model’, where are individuals placed?
At the centre
Individuals are surrounded by various layers of influences
What is the primary focus of the ‘Rainbow Model’?
The relationship between the individual, their environment, and health
It emphasizes how various factors influence health
True or False: The ‘Rainbow Model’ has had a limited influence on health inequalities.
False
The model has had widespread influence on health inequalities
Fill in the blank: The ‘Rainbow Model’ maps the relationship between the individual, their environment, and _______.
health
What year was the ‘Rainbow Model’ introduced?
1991
List the components that surround individuals in the ‘Rainbow Model’.
- Various layers of influences on health
What is the established link between income and health?
There is a link between low income and poor health.
What correlation exists between health and occupation?
There is a definitive correlation between health and occupation.
How does insecure, poorly paid work affect health?
It has a detrimental impact on health and wellbeing.
True or False: High income is associated with better health outcomes.
True
Fill in the blank: There is an established link between _______ and poor health.
[low income]
Who conducted the research linking income, occupation, and health?
[Marmot et al, 2010]
Who conducted the Marmot review?
Professor Sir Michael Marmot
The Marmot review was a landmark study of health inequalities in England.
What was the primary goal of the Marmot review?
To propose effective evidence-based strategies for reducing health inequalities in England
The study was commissioned by the Health Foundation.
What significant topic did the Marmot review address?
Health inequalities in England
The review aimed to highlight and address issues related to health disparities.
Fill in the blank: The Marmot review was commissioned by the _______.
[Health Foundation]
True or False: The Marmot review was focused solely on health promotion.
False
The review was focused on health inequalities, not just health promotion.
What is the main reason for reducing health inequalities?
Fairness and social justice
Reducing health inequalities is viewed as a fundamental issue of fairness and social justice.