Prerequisites of health (AOS_1)

Question 1

intro to prerequisites

Answer 1

• The Ottawa Charter (1986) identifies specific prerequisites that need to be in place first before health can optimally be achieved
• identifying prerequisites assist governments and other groups in providing people with basic necessities

Question 2

peace

Answer 2

• the absence of conflict
• reduces the risk of premature death
• increases ability for people to work, attend school and spend time with others
• promotes preservation of infrastructure
• increases capacity of governments to provide resources and services

Question 3

shelter

Answer 3

• structure that provides protection from the outside environment
• ability to focus on work or school
• time to find purpose
• protection from elements
• privacy
• adequate sleep
• safety and security
• reduced risk of disease
• reduced stress and anxiety
• stability

Question 4

education

Answer 4

• the process of teaching or learning
• exhibit healthy behaviours
• increases ability to earn an income
• understand health promotion messages
• greater access to resources
• promotes self-esteem and purpose
• can take control of life
• literacy

Question 5

food

Answer 5

• the state in which all person obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources
• reduces risk of premature death
• required nutrients
• provides energy
• increases ability to learn, work and socialise
• increase immunity to disease
• reduces stress and anxiety
• reduces risk of under-nutrition

Question 6

income

Answer 6

• the monetary payment received for goods and services
• afford transport which promotes work and learning
• afford resources like healthcare, recreation, transport and education
• increases government capacity to provide social services and resources
• access medications, immunisations, surgery’s, check-ups
• spend money on leisure which reduces stress and anxiety

Question 7

stable ecosystem

Answer 7

• when balance is achieved between the environment and the species that live in that environment
• employment (agriculture)
• predictable weather patterns
• clean water and air
• sources for renewable energy
• plants and animals
• resources regenerate

Question 8

Sustainable Resources

Answer 8

• relates to ensuring that the resources used to promotes h&w in the present are available for future generations so they can experience good quality of life too
• healthcare
• food and water supply
• employment
• housing
• energy production
• natural resources such as oil, gas, coal, timber, food

Question 9

Social Justice

Answer 9

• equal rights for all, regardless of personal traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation. Every person has the same opportunity to promote h&w
• formal education
• employment and fair pay
• adequate shelter
• social security
• food and water
• healthcare
• recreation
• community participation

Question 10

equity

Answer 10

• disadvantaged groups are targeted to provide fairness so all people can promotes good quality of life
• reduce feelings of segregation stress and anxiety
• education
  employment
• human rights
• resources such as healthcare