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HHD unit 3 chap 1 > understanding H+W > Flashcards

understanding H+W Flashcards

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Equilibrium

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A state of balance and/or calmness

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health definition

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The state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

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Subjective

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Influenced or based on personal beliefs, feelings, or opinions

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Disease

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A disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage.

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Illness

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Illness is a subjective concept relating to personal experience of a disease. Illness relates to how a person feels about, and experiences, disease and injury.

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infirmity

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The quality or state of being weak or ill; is often associated with old age

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Dynamic

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Health is continually changing and the way in which an individual views them can change over time.
For example, physical health and well-being may deteriorate over time as an individual grows older.

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Physical health and wellbeing

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

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Optimal physical health examples

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Healthy body weight
Freedom from illness, disease or injury
Adequate energy levels
ability to complete daily tasks without physical restriction
Appropriate fitness levels
strong immune system

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Social health and wellbeing

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

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Mental health and wellbeing

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Relates to the state of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information and enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions, and use logic.

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Optimal mental health examples

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Low levels of stress and anxiety
Positive self-esteem
process information to solve problems
High levels of confidence
Use logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
positive thought patterns/optimistic

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Optimal Social health examples

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Supportive network of friends
Productive relationships with other people
Supportive and well functioning family
Effective communication with others
Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
Able to build relationships

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Emotional health and wellbeing

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Relates to the ability to recognise, understand, effectively manage and express feelings, in a positive way. It also includes the ability to display resilience. (feels secure and relaxed)

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Optimal emotional health examples

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Recognise and understand range of emotions
Have a high level of resilience
Effectively respond to emotions
Manage emotions well
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios

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Optimal Spiritual health

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A sense of belonging and connection to the world
Positive meaning and purpose in life
Peace and Harmony
Developed personal values and beliefs
Acting according to values and belief
Religion

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Spiritual health and wellbeing

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Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on a person’s place in the world.

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Peace (pre- req HEALTH WHO)

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Peace can be defined as the absence/freedom of conflict and war. When country is experiences peace, there is decreased risk of deaths and injuries. Promotes preservation of infrastructure, agriculture, electricity systems, which lowers risk of disease, provides socialisation and lowers stress and anxiety.

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Shelter. (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Shelter is a structure that provides protection from outside environment. These assist in privacy, safety, reduced risks of disease, reduced stress and anxiety, protection from extreme weather, also increases adequate sleep.

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Education (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Education empowers individuals and increases their knowledge. Promotes higher self esteem, able to earn an income which improves economic development, increases the ability to afford resources such as food, shelter, healthcare. Also provides a send of purpose or meaning in life.

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Food (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Nutritious substances that people, animals, plants eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth. Food security enhances the ability to meet required nutrients for well functioning body. Reduces diseases and are less stressed looking for food. Able to work productively further improving income.

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Income (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Income is when money is received consistently through jobs or investments. Income increases the ability to afford resources such as healthcare, transport, food and education.

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Stable Ecosystem (HEALTH PRE REQ HEALTH)

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Ecosystem is a community that consists of all of the living (animals, plants, bacteria) and non-living components (rocks, soil, water, weather) of a particular area. Animals and plants are organic matter used for food and provide energy. Improves employment for agriculture and fishing industries. Predictable weather patterns contribute to effective farming and food security. Rocks and water are used for shelter and hydration

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Sustainable resources (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Sustainability is meeting the needs of present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Relate to ensuring that resources are used to promote health and wellbeing required for energy production, food, water supply, housing. Wind and solar power assists in allowing resources such as heating promoting productivity in school, cooling, electricity, transport..

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Social Justice (PRE REQ HEALTH WHO)

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Ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people. Regardless of sex, class, income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation.

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Equity (PRE REQ WHO HEALTH)

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Equity relates to fairness but has a particular focus on disadvantaged groups. All people should have access to resources for a decent standard of living.

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Optimal health as a resource individually

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Work productively
Reduced healthcare costs
Gain an education
Earn an income
Exercise
Effectively run a household
Spend time with friends
Work towards their purpose in life
Increase leisure time
Live independently

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Optimal health as a resource nationally

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Longer healthier lives
Health system savings
Fewer people relying on social security
Increased productivity for work
High average income
Reduced stress and anxiety within community
Increased social participation

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Optimal health as a resource globally

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Reduced risk of disease transmission between countries
Assists in promoting peace and stability
Promotes economic development
Promotes social development
Promotes sustainability

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Life expectancy (MEASURE HEALTH STATUS)

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The average number of years an individual can be expected to live, given current social, economic, and medical conditions. Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years a newborn infant can expect to live.

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Mortality

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death rate

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Morbidity

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Refers to ill health in an individual and the levels of ill health in a population or group.

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Health Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)

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A measure of burden of disease based on life expectancy at birth, but including an adjustment for time spent in poor health. It is the number of years in full health that a person can expect to live, based on current rates of ill health and mortality.

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Self assessed health status

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A measure based on a person’s own opinion about how they feel about their health and wellbeing, their state of mind and their life in general

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Burden of disease

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A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries, specifically it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability. Burden of disease is measured in a unit called the DALY. One DALY is the equivalent of one year lost in full health.

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Prevalence

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The number or proportion of cases of a particular disease or condition present in a population at a given time

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Incidence

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The number or rate of new cases of a particular condition during a specific time.

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Factors that influence the level of illness

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Past experience, age, or pain threshold.

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