HFL

Question 1

4 Determinants of Health

Answer 1

Biological determinant- body, genetics
Behavioral determinant- decisions (diet, substance use)
Physical environment- air, water, homes
Social environment- family, community

Question 2

WHO Health definition

Answer 2

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 3

Factors that impact health

Answer 3

Socio-economic status
Education
Environment 
Social support network 
Genetics
Gender
Health services

Question 4

3 dimensions of Health

Answer 4

Mental
Physical
Social

Question 5

NHPA lifestyle diseases

Answer 5

Obesity
Cardiovascular health
Mental health
Injury prevention and control
Asthma

Question 6

Types of costs (direct costs)

Answer 6

Direct costs- money spent on treatment or prevention
Individual- ambulance cost
Community- medicine

Question 7

Types of costs (indirect costs)

Answer 7

Indirect costs- too many ill or dead
Individual- less income
Community- social security payments

Question 8

Types of costs (intangible)

Answer 8

Intangible- reduction to quality of life
Individual- pain
Community- gov. + priv. firms paying for treatment

Question 9

4 Human Development areas

Answer 9

Decent standard of living
Knowledge and skills
Long and healthy lives
Human rights