Unit 1 AOS 1 SAC

Question 1

WHO definition of health

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a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the abscence of disease.

Question 2

physical H&WB

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relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

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mental H&WB

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The current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain, including the ability to think and process information

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emotional H&WB

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Relates to the ability to express feelings in an appropriate way

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social H&WB

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the state of a person’s interactions with others, including quality of relationships, and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. Also includes level of support to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of society

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spiritual H&WB

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relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of beings.

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characteristics of Physical HWB

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body weight, level of fitness, sickness/injury

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characteristics of mental HWB

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low levels of stress/anxiety, good self esteem, positive thought patterns

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characteristics of emotional HWB

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recognise, understand and express emotions, high level of resilience

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characteristics of social HWB

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supportive friends and family, productive relationships, adapting to different social situations, effective communication

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characteristics of spiritual HWB

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sense of belonging, personal values, purpose in life, peace and hope

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prerequisites for health

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peace, income, equity, education, social justice, sustainable resources, shelter, stable ecosystems, food

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peace

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abscence of conflict or war

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income as a prerequisite

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ability to afford things

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education as a prerequisite

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going to school, increases ability to earn income

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equity

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treating everyone equally and giving them equal opportunities

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shelter

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structure that provides protection from outside environment

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stable ecosystems

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other components of the environment that helps humans to survive, e.g. plants, animals, natural materials

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sustainable resources

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ensuring resources used by humans are available for future generations

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social justice

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equal rights for all, regardless of sex, class, ethnicity, religion or age

Question 21

food

Answer 21

what we eat

Question 22

3 important aspects of health for aboriginal and torres strait islander people

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culture, connection, social and emotional HWB

Question 23

culture

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indigenous people who have a very strong attachment to culture have a significantly better self assessed health status. Culture impacts reasons for using health services, acceptance and adhereance to medical treatment, effectiveness of health promotion strategies

Question 24

connection to land

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connection to country is seen as the core of their existance, it gives identity and sense of belonging. If this harmony is distrupted, ill health may occur

Question 25

social and emotional HWB

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the foundations of aboriginal and torres strait islander people's physical and mental HWB, for example family and kinship, community and spirituality and ancestors.

Question 26

Life expectancy

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An indication of how long a person can expect to life: the number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age if death rates don't change

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Mortality

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The number of deaths in a population in a given period of time

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Burden of Disease

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measure of the impact of disease and injuries, specifically the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to old age free of disease. Measured in DALY

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Psychological distress

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relates to the unpleasant feelings and emotions that have an impact on an individual's level of functioning

Question 30

Core activity limitation

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when an individual has difficulty or requires assistance with any of the 3 core activities - self care, mobility and communication

Question 31

rate of hospitalisation

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rate at which people attend hospital for either one-off or chronic conditions

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core 8 health status indicators

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Life Expectancy, Burden of Disease, Mortality, Morbidity, Self assessed health status, Core activity limitation, rate of hospitalisation, psychological distress

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morbidity

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ill health of an individual and levels of ill health within a population, measured in either incidence and prevalence

Question 34

incidence

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the number of NEW cases of a condition in a given period (usually 12 months)

Question 35

prevalence

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the TOTAL number of cases of a condition at a given time

Question 36

self assessed health status

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an individual's own perception of their health and wellbeing. It is a subjective ranking from excellent to poor.

Question 37

sociocultural factors

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family, peer groups, income, education, health literacy

Question 38

family

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provides the environment in which an individual is raised. impacts HWB because family members choices and influence can affect an individuals choices into adulthood

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peer group

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the people an individual chooses to spend time with, their friends. can have positive (support network) and negative (peer pressure) influences

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income as a sociocultural factor

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how much money an individual or household makes. Influences youth by determining access to resources, services and opportunities

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education as a sociocultural factor

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provides an individual with knowledge, skills and opportunities for future employment

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health literacy

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how people access, understand and use health information and service in ways that promote and maintian HWB. Influences youth because if they understand health they will know how to take care of themselves.