SAC 1 questions Flashcards
Using an example, explain why the concept of health and wellbeing is subjective
2 Marks
Health and wellbeing is subjective because the concept is viewed in many different ways by different people. Factors like age, fitness and social networks can alter someone’s views on their health and wellbeing.
A 15-year-old student has sustained a concussion during a game of AFL. He will have to stay from sports for two week and is bed ridden for 1 weeks. Briefly discuss how three dimensions of health and wellbeing may be affected.
3 Marks
His physical health and wellbeing will be affected as he will not have a well functioning body due to his injury leading to not being able to perform daily physical tasks as he is bed ridden, this also leads to weight gain. 1 Mark
His mental health and wellbeing may also be negatively affected as his self esteem may be lowered due to not being able to perform some day to day activities. This will make him feel discouraged causing low self esteem. 1 Mark
Spiritual Health and Wellbeing may be affected as he will not be able to play AFL with his friends due to his concussion keeping him away from the sport, affecting his sense of belonging and connection to groups.
1 Mark
What does U5MR measure?
1 Mark
The rate of children under 5 deaths before their fifth birthday. Normally expressed per 1000 live births. Under Five Mortality Rate in a population group.
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The number of children who die before their 5th birthday
Explain the term ‘burden of disease’ and describe how it is measured
3 Marks
Burden of Disease is a measure of the impact of diseases and injury. 1 mark
It is the gap between current health status and where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability. 1 mark
This is measured in DALY- Daily Adjusted life years which is one year of life lost due to death or the time of YLL as a result of disease and disability. 1 mark
Which of the following is not a health status indicator?
a) Health status
b) Incidence
c) Self-assessed health status
d) DALY
Health status
Which of the following is not an example of physical health and wellbeing?
a) Low levels of stress
b) Adequate levels of energy
c) A strong immune system
d) Ideal body weight
Low levels of stress
Having purpose in life relates to:
a) physical health and wellbeing
b) social health and wellbeing
c) spiritual health and wellbeing
d) emotional health and wellbeing
spiritual health and wellbeing
One DALY is equal to:
a) one year of life lost due to premature death
b) one year of life lost due to injury, disability or illness
c) YLL-YLD
d) one year of life lost due to premature death, injury, disability or illness
one year of life lost due to premature death, injury, disability or illness
What is the Health Adjusted Life Expectancy?
The average length of time an individual at a specific age can expect to live in full health; that is, time lived without the health consequences of disease or injury
What is Years of life lost (YLL)
A measure of how many years of expected life are lost due to premature death
Explain what is meant by social health and wellbeing
Relates to the state and quality of interactions and relationships that individuals have with other people. It includes the ability to adapt appropriately to different social situations
