Lecture 1 Flashcards
Health & Wellness
Define health
individual achievement characterized by adaptability to life situations
List the factors that affect our health
-Individual characteristics (such as genetics)
-physical and social environment
-health behaviours/lifestyle
-access to health services
What is emotional health?
managing emotions, stress effectively, fulfilling relationships and navigate life’s challenges
What is spiritual health?
finding inner peace, harmony and a sense of belonging (religious beliefs, personal values or a connection to nature and the universe)
Parameters of occupational health
Work environment
workplace safety
ergonomics
stress
job satisfaction
work-life balance
interpersonal relationships
What some risks associated with lack of sleep
Mood wings
Weight gain
Lower cognitive function
Less productive
Acne
Immunity
Premature aging
What is intellectual health?
cognitive abilities, knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills
What factors should be considered when examine personal finances or trying to budget?
living within our means, essential vs. non-essential expenses
What is the WHO definition of health?
“complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
What did most people die from in 1900 vs now?
from communicable diseases vs. noncommunicable diseases now
What is a demographic and epidemiological transition?
Demographic: high to low patterns of fertility and mortality
Epidemiological: shift from communicable, maternal and perinatal causes to noncommunicable ones
What are the leading cause of death in Canada?
malignant neoplasms (cancer) and CVD
How many minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity does the Canadian Physical Activity guidelines recommend?
150 minutes
Being active regularly can help reduce the risk of?
heart disease, stroke, hypertension, osteoperosis
Wellness
achieving a high level in each dimension of health
