Overview of Determinants of Health

Question 1

What is Health and the 3 examples?

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity

physical health: sleep hygiene, diet, nutrition, shelter

mental: coping mechanisms, support system

social wellbeing: staying connected, participating in community, social circle, feeling like you belong

Question 2

What is Wellness and the 2 main concerns?

Answer 2

The optimal state of health of individuals and groups.

1. the realization of an individuals full potential physically, socially, spiritually and economically.
2. one’s expectations in the family, community and work place fulfilled.

Question 3

What are the different types of wellnesses?

Answer 3

social, environmental, spiritual, physical, psychological and intellectual

Question 4

What is a the difference between disease, sickness and illness?

Answer 4

D - A pathological process and is biologically defined. Has an etiology which generates physical manifestations which is diagnosed.

S - State of being ill and is a socially defined role

I - An experience of unwell which is subjective to the individual and based on the symptoms the individual is feeling.

Question 5

What is the sick role and its 4 dimensions?

Answer 5

Theory by Parsons describing the role a person takes when they feel ill.
1. Not responsible for the role
2. must try to get better - temporary phase
3. can not resume normal activities
4. must seek appropriate medical care

Question 6

What are the 5 determinants of health?

Answer 6

biology and genetics, individual behavior, social environment, physical environment and health services.

Question 7

What are some examples of social determinants of health?

Answer 7

race, gender, aboriginal status, income and income distribution, social safety net, food insecurities

Question 8

What are some epidemiologic determinants?

Answer 8

work place, education, income and social status

Question 9

what are the 4 common patterns of dying and name examples?

Answer 9

sudden death <10% heart attack/ car crash
steady decline <20% stable - cancer
stuttering decline (majority of deaths) 70% organ failure, chronic disease
slow decline 70% Parkinson’s/ Demetria

Question 10

What are the 6 different wellnesses?

Answer 10

• social
• environmental/ occupational
• spiritual
• physical
• psychological wellness
• intellectual