Stella Flashcards
What is health? (Bio-medical model)
Freedom from disease and abnormalities
What is health? (WHO model)
A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is health? (Sociological viewpoint)
The state of optimum capacity (physical and mental fitness) of an individual for the effective performance of the roles and tasks for which he has been socialised.
What is illness?
The subjective state which is experienced by an individual - a feeling of ill-being
What is disease?
A pathological condition recognised by indications agreed among biomedical practitioners. Indicated by signs and symptoms
What is sickness?
The social state that results as a consequence of feeling ill or being diseased.
Definition of oral health
A standard of health of the oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialise without active disease, discomfort or embarrassment and which contributes to general well-being
Health influencing factors or (what shapes our health?)
Fixed factors Lifestyle and behaviours Social, psychological and cultural factors Socio-economics factors Access to services Environment
Inequalities in oral health
Age
Social class
Area of residence
Race, culture, ethnicity
Health related quality of life
Physical functioning Somatic sensation Daily activities or roles Psychological well-being Social interaction and support Personal relationship Life satisfaction
Five approaches to health promotion
Medical Behavioural Educational Client centred Societal change
3 major systems that influence the decision:
The belief system
The motivation system
The normative system
Health inequalities definition
Differences in health between different population groups e.g. age, disability, socio-economic status, geographical areas, sex and ethinicity
Health inequity definition
Differences in health between different social groups that are unjust and can be avoided
Intermediate outcomes:
Healthy lifestyles
Healthy environments
Effective health services
