Mid Year Exam Flashcards
Definition of Burden of Disease
A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries and the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability.
Definition of physical health
Relates to the efficient functioning of the body and it’s systems
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Definition of mental health
State of wellbeing in which the individual realises their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to contribute to the community. Eg. Feelings, self esteem
Definition of social health
Being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both an independent and co operative way. Eg. Friends
Causes of death for youth
Injuries, poisoning, cancer, cardiovascular disease and diseases of the nervous system. Injuries are things such as car accidents, self harm, drowning or violence
Mental health as a youth concern
Bad mental health such as, feeling sad, having a low self esteem, low confidence levels and lots of stress is a health concern because it can lead to depression and sometimes death.
Inter relationship of health and development
Broken leg
P: can be physically active meaning fitness levels reduce and gain weight could occur.
M: could become depressed about missing out on school, sport etc.
S: could make friends in the hospital
Health —> development
M: can affect and individual because they may find it hard/easy to make friends based on how they’re feeling.
P: can affect physical development because if someone has type 2 diabetes it can cause them to gain weight.
S: can affect social development because they may find it hard to make friends.
Development —> health
P: affect social health because they may develop before their friends.
I: affect mental health because they may not understand certain concepts.
E: affect physical health because they might get sick from being depressed.
S: affect mental health because they might be happy with their friendships
Puberty timing
Boys: between 10-15
Girls: between 8-13
Primary sex characteristics
Parts of the body that are directly involved in reproduction
PSC females
First ovulation, first menstruation, ovaries, clitoris, vagina, uterus and labia increase in size.
PSC Boys
First ejaculation, testes start to produce sperm and penis grows
Secondary sex characteristics
Traits arising from changes in both makes and females at puberty
SSC females
Oily skin, body hair, increased fat to muscle ration, breasts develop, hips widen.
SSC males
Oily skin, body hair, voice lowers, shoulders broaden, increased muscle mass
BMI
Calculated by weight (kg)/ height (m)2
Determinants of health definition
Factors that raise or lower the level of health in a population or individual
Biological determinants definition
Concerned with the body’s cells, tissues, organs and systems and how they function
Biological determinants
Genetics, body weight, hormone change
Behavioural determinants definition
The actions or patterns of living of an individual or group that affect health
Behavioural determinants
Sun protection, physical activity, sexual practices, drug abuse, smoking, alcohol, skills in developing and maintaining friendships and seeking help from health professionals