L1 Flashcards
is a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
HEALTH
the concept recognizes the strength of social, economic, and environmental influences on health
HOLISTIC CONCEPT OF HEALTH
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
- The social and economic environment.
- The Physical environment.
- Social support networks
- The person’s individual characteristics and
behaviors. (Geneics, Gender) - Health service
The social and economic environment:
1- Income and social status
2- Educaion
higher income and social status are linked to better health. The greater the gap between the richest and poorest people, the greater the differences in health.
Income and social status
low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress, and lower self- conidence.
Education
safe water and clean air, healthy workplaces, and safe houses, all contribute to good health.
Physical environment
greater support from families, friends, and communities is linked to better health. Culture - customs and traditions, and the beliefs of the family and community all affect health.
Social support networks
The person’s individual characteristics and behaviors
1-………
2-………
1.Genetics
2.Gender
inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness, and the likelihood of developing certain illnesses. Personal behavior and coping skills – balanced eating, keeping active, smoking, drinking, and how we deal with life’s stresses and challenges all affect health.
Genetics
Men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages.
Gender
access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influences health
Health services
Environmental health is the science and practice of preventing human injury and illness and promoting well-being by:
1/idenifying and evaluating environmental sources and hazardous agents
• 2/ limiting exposures to hazardous physical, chemical, and biological agents in air, water, soil, food, and other environmental media or settings
that may adversely affect human health.
practice Definition of Environmental Health
Components of Environment:
• A. Physical [energy of one form or another]
• B. Chemical[mater i.e. substances whether natural or man-made].
• C. Biological [living things].
the energy of one form or another:
Physical Component of Environment