HHD EXAM Flashcards
H&W
The state of a person’s physical, social,
emotional, mental and spiritual
existence, characterised by an
equilibrium in which the individual feels
happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
Physical H&W
relates to the functioning of
the body and its systems
-adequate sleep
- maintain ideal body weight
- free from disease/injury
Mental H&W
the current state of wellbeing
relating to a person’s mind or brain and
the ability to think and process
information.
- Low levels of stress
- high self esteem
Social H&W
Relates to the ability to form
meaningful and satisfying relationships
with others and the ability to manage or
adapt appropriately to different social
situations.
- Supportive network of friends
- effective communication skills
Emotional H&W
elates to the ability to
express emotions and feelings in a
positive way.
- High levels of resilience
- effectively manage emotions
Spiritual H&W
relates to ideas, beliefs,
values and ethics that arise in the minds
and conscience of human beings.
- A sense of belonging
- positive meaning and purpose of life
Health as a resource individually
gain an education/employment
sleep well and exercise
Health as a resource nationally
health systems savings
increased productivity/ higher
average incomes
longer, healthier lives
health as a resource globally
reduces risk of disease transmission
across countries
promotes sustainability
dynamic
continually changing
Subjective
influenced by or based on
personal beliefs, feelings or opinions
disease
a physical or mental disturbance
involving symptoms, dysfunction or
tissue damag
illness
a subjective concept related to personal
experience of a disease or injury.
how smoking effects HS AND BOD
respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma)
lung, mouth and stomach cancer
increased risk of infection
how alcohol effects HS AND BOD
liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis)
injuries (road traffic, self harm)
how high BMI effects HS AND BOD
CVD, type 2 diabetes
osteoarthritis & osteoporosis
underconsumption of fruit and veg effects on HS AND BOD
high BMI and associated conditions
neural tube defects