the concepts of health and human

Question 1

what is the overall state of a persons health depended on?

Answer 1

the interaction between the five dimensions of health and wellbeing: social, emotional, physical, mental, spiritual

Question 2

throguhout a persons life their level of:

Answer 2

health does not always remain the same

Question 3

it can be affected by their

Answer 3

genetic makeup, their environment and the individuals choices they make

Question 4

defining health

Answer 4

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

Question 5

who is the health definition made by?

Answer 5

world health organisation

Question 6

what is a limitaiton to the who definition?

Answer 6

for many people, a state of complete well-being is rarely attained.

absence of disease does not necessary mean that the person is healthy

Question 7

wellbeing definition:

Answer 7

a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by a balance in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

Question 8

why is it hard for a single definition of wellbeing?

Answer 8

because it is strongly connected to how an individual assess the quality of their life.

Question 9

health encompasses:

Answer 9

wellbeing

Question 10

illness can occur due to a

Answer 10

the state of feeling unwell, although the term is often used synonymously with disease

Question 11

the dynamic nature of wellbeing

Answer 11

an individual’s state of health and well-being is an ever-changing entity that is affected by dynamic interactions with the environment.

Question 12

what does it mean for entites such as health and wellbeing to be dynamic?

Answer 12

when something is dynamic, it is changing or moving continually in response to its environment and experiences.

Question 13

what does subjective mean?

Answer 13

considered to be influenced by personal opinions and feelings.

Question 15

the concept of health and wellbeing means:

Answer 15

different things to different people, based on their past experiences and the current circumstances of the individual. Because of this, health and wellbeing are considered to be very individual and highly subjective.

Question 18

factors that can contribute to an individuals personalised perception of health:

Answer 18

their persona interpretation of the meaning of health

their past level of health and wellbeing

how much they value health or belive it is important to them

the influence of their beliefs of family and friends in relation to health and wellbeing.

Question 19

factors that can effect our environment which can also colour our opinions of health and wellbeing:

Answer 19

the media have a substantial influence on our view of health and wellbeing
, media campaigns - e.g. road safety advertising, raise awareness of health issues and increase our understanding of health and well-being.

media can also be misleading and negatively shape an individual’s views of health and wellbeing (such as the portrayal of ideal body shape) in a way that demonstrates the subjective nature of how an individual views their own health and wellbeing.

Question 20

why is it hard to determine the health, wellbeing and illness of a popualtion:

Answer 20

due to health and well-being being so subjective and relying on personal perceptions. e.g. some people suffer from one or more chronic diseases, yet regard themselves as being healthy, while others will say they are ill despite no objective evidence of any disease being present.

Question 21

overall health is made up of several components :

Answer 21

dimensions of health and wellbeing: social, emotional, spiritual, mental, physical.

Question 21

definition of physical heath and wellbeing:

Answer 21

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems. it includes the physical capacity to perform daily tasks and activities.

Question 22

what factors are physical healthy is supported by?

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physical activity, consuming a balanced diet, having appropriate rest/sleep, maintaining an ideal body weight and the absence of illness, disease and injury.

Question 23

define social health and wellbeing:

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relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

Question 23

factors also include:

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the support of family and within a community to ensure that every person has an equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of society. social health is supported by strong communication skills, empathy for others and a sense of personal responsibility.

Question 25

new evidence shows that

Answer 25

those who are well integrated into their communities tend to live longer and recover faster from disease. Conversely, social isolation has been shown to be a risk for illness. hence, social health and well-being may be described in terms of social adjustment social support and the ability to perform roles in society.

Question 26

define mental health and wellbeing

Answer 26

mental health is the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information in order to positively form opinions and make decisions.

Question 26

what does a mentally healthy brain enable?

Answer 26

an individual to positively form opinions make decisions and use logic.

Question 26

mentally healthy people are people who show signs of:

Answer 26

high levels of self-esteem, low levels of stress and anxiety as well as a sense of confidence and optimism.

Question 27

what does self esteem mean?

Answer 27

how a person feel about their own abilities

Question 28

what is mental health and wellbeing dependant on:

Answer 28

how well a person can function where their thoughts and behaviours are concerned - not only in relation to their own life but also the world around them. overall involves the individual’s ability to plan reasons, solve problems and learn from experiences and being able to meet common demands.

Question 29

add on:

Answer 29

the degree to which you feel emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life.

Question 29

define emotional

Answer 29

emotional health relates to the ability to express feelings in a positive way. emotional health is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience.

Question 29

resilience refers to:

Answer 29

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties toughness (ability to bounce back from misfortune)

Question 30

define spiritual health and wellbeing

Answer 30

not material in nature, but relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.

Question 31

includes the concepts of:

Answer 31

hope, peace and guiding sense of meaning or value and reflection on your place in the world. spiritual health can be highly individualised e.g. some spiritual traditions’ heart mat is related to a religion, in other practices it can relate to morals, values, a sense of purpose in life, connection or belonging.

Question 32

what does maintaining a optimal level of health and wellbeing reliant on?

Answer 32

requires balance and interaction between all dimensions. strong interrelationships are needed between all three dimensions described previously. no single digestion of health and wellbeing works independently.