outcome one Flashcards
Physical HW definition + factors
relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks
- healthy body weight
- freedom from illness, disease, injury
- adequate energy levels
- appropriate levels of fitness
- strong immune system
social HW definition + factors
relates to the ability to form and maintain meaningful and satisfying relationships and adapt to different social situations
- supportive network of friends
- supportive family
- effective communication
emotional HW definition + factors
relates to the ability to express feelings in a positive way
- recognise a range of emotions
- efficiently respond to and manage emotions
- high resilience
mental HW definition + factors
relates to the mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
- low stress and anxiety
- high confidence
- positive thought patterns
spiritual HW definition + factors
relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds of human beings
- sense of belonging
- peace and harmony
things that influence an individual’s level of illness
- number and severity of disease experienced
- the age of the individual
- past experiences of disease/injury
dynamic nature of hw + example
health is continually changing (e.g. gaining weight)
subjective nature of hw + example
perception of hw is influenced by personal beliefs, feelings or opinions (e.g. athlete will focus on physical but elderly person may focus on health holistically)
define illness
a subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease or injury
explain how illness is subjective
disease/injuries can range from mild discomfort to severe pain
Dynamic nature of illness
Some diseases/injuries are chronic while others come and go
9 prerequisites for hw
peace - absense of conflict
shelter - structure that provides protection from the outside elements
education - free, quality primary and secondary education for all
food
income
a stable ecosystem
sustainable resources
social justice - equal rights to all
equity - concept of fairness that ensures people have resources they need
health as a resource individually
- work productively
- gain an education
- earn an income
- exercise
- effectively run a household
- sleep well
health as a resource nationally
- longer healthier lives
- health system savings
- increased productivity
- higher average incomes
- reduced stress and anxiety in the community
health as a resource globally
- promotes peace and stability
- promotes economic development
- reduces risk of disease transmission between countries
impact of smoking
cvd
cancer
asthma
impact of alcohol
alcohol use disorder
weight gain
cancer
liver disease
injuries
mental health issues
impact of dietary risks
high bmi
cvd
various cancers
biological factors affecting health status
body weight
blood pressure
blood cholesterol
genetics
birth weight
sociocultural factors affecting health status
SES
food security
social isolation
unemployment
social connection
social exclusion
access to healthcare
environmental factors affecting health status
housing
work environment
infrastructure
climate change
