Lay Definition Of Health

Question 1

Blaxter (1990) lay health accounts: 8

Answer 1

Not illness or disease
A reserve
Behaviour - healthy life
Physical fitness
Energy, vitality 
Social relationships
Functional capacity
Psycho-social well being

Question 2

Gives an idea of what is important to people

Answer 2

Lay definition of health

Question 3

Perception of health differs between

Answer 3

Own and others

Question 4

Media shapes lay definition : 3

Answer 4

Priorities meanings - biomedical is a negative view
Constructs identities - Drs as heros
How we assess risk

Question 5

Lay definition is

Answer 5

What individuals outside of medical or academic professions think of health.

Question 6

1/3 health in a vacuum - (Herzlich, 1973)

Answer 6

the lack or absence of illness

Question 7

2/3 Reserve of health - (Herzlich, 1973)

Answer 7

A quality someone has, making them able to resist illness

Question 8

3/3 Equilibrium - (Herzlich, 1973)

Answer 8

Real health, being active and aware of ones body.

Question 9

Lay definition is affected by

Answer 9

Individuals experience, culture, beliefs, economic status,

Question 10

Stainton Rogers (1991) lay health accounts: 8

Answer 10

Body as a machine
Inequality of access
Health promotion
God'power
Body under siege
Culture critique 
Robust individualism
Will power