prerequisites for health Flashcards
peace
absence of conflict
shelter
a structure that provides protection from the outer environment
education
empowers an individual and increases their ability to earn an income, interpret health promotion messages, exhibit healthy behaviours and find meaning and purpose in life
food
an essential requirement for life and a basic human right
income
underlying factor for many health and wellbeing outcomes : increases ability to afford resources such as healthcare, recreation, transport and education
a stable ecosystem
a community that consists of all the living and non-living components of a particular area
sustainable resources
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs
social justice
equal rights for all, regardless of personal trait such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation
equity
a concept where there are minimum levels of income and resources that all people have access to