Outcome 2 Flashcards
Cardiovascular health
Definition: refers to the health of the heart and blood vessels. It includes all diseases of the heart and/or blood vessels including hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Atherosclerosis
Cancer control
Definition: a general term for a number of different conditions where uncontrolled mutation and growth of cells threaten to damage other parts of the body.
Injury prevention and control
Definition: relates to the adverse effects on the human body that may result from a range of different events.
Mental health
Definition: a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Most mental illnesses are caused by chemical imbalance in the brain that can alter the way a person perceives his or her world. I.e anxiety and depression.
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition: a chronic condition in which the sufferer is unable to utilise blood glucose correctly.
Asthma
Definition: a condition characterised by inflammation of the airways, which causes them to narrow and leads to difficulty in breathing.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Definition:
Osteoarthritis: cartilage being worn down
Rheumatoid arthritis: inflammation of the joints
Osteoporosis: bone density deteriorates
Juvenile arthritis: arthritis that occurs in individuals under the age of 16
Obesity
Definition: relates to carrying excess body weight in the form of fat. For adults, obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of over 30, or a waist measurement of more than 89cm for women and 102cm for men.
Dementia
Definition: it is not a specific disease, but a term used to describe over 100 conditions that are characterised by progressive and irreversible loss of brain function.