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
