unit 1 - better health for individuals Flashcards
determinants of health
- individual
- sociocultural
- socioeconomic
- environmental
individual factors of health
- knowledge and skill
- attitudes
- genetics
sociocultural factors of health
- family
- peers
- media
- religion
- cutlure
socioeconomic factors of health
- employment
- education
- income
environmental factors of health
- geographical location
- access to health services
- technology
modifiable health determinant
determinants that can be changed/controlled
example - nutritional habits, tobacco, alcohol consumption, physical levels
non-modifiable determinant
determinants that cannot be changed or altered
example - age, gender, family history, race/ethnicity
health
ability to perform physical activity
dimensions of health
the relationship between a person’s body, mind and spirit
- physical
- mental
- emotional
- spiritual
- social
interactions between dimensions
if the status of one dimension changes, the other dimensions will be effected
example - severe cold (physical), less likely to want to interact with others (social), may feel depressed (mental)
relative health
use ofd others to compare the health status of a particular person
dynamic health
refers to the fact that health status of anyone is continually changing and can change dramatically with little warning
example - someone with an illness could suddenly change state and the illness could become life threatening
concept of good health
- illness free
- regular exercise
- balanced diet
- healthy relationships
- good linking health dimensions
what is the health continuum
measure our health status at any moment in time
- high level wellness
- good
- normal
- illness/injury
- death
how health changes overtime
as individuals develop, grow, and age, their understanding of health changes
health issues affecting aboriginal and torres strait islander communities
- poverty
- lack of work
- mental health issues
- no support services
protective behaviours
enable children to recognise situations in which their personal space and sense of safety may be compromised
example - protected sex, no drinking and driving, eating good foods
risk behaviours
those that potentially expose people/themselves to harm or risk of harm
example - smoking, drug use, alcoholism, unprotected sex, speeding
perceptions of health
the way something relating to one’s health is seen or viewed by an individual or group
factors that change perceptions of health
- socioeconomic status
- geographic location
- cultural background
- gender
- age
- level of income
- community values and expectations
identify prevalence and trends in the health behaviours of young people
- proportion of young people 18-24 have high/very high levels of physiological distress
- proportion of young people 12-24 are meeting Aus dietary guidelines
- 35% of young people 12-24 are obese or overweight
ottawa charter
Ottawa Canada, November 1986
International agreement that outlines the important principles of health promotion
principles/prerequisites for health (ottawa charter)
- building healthy public policy
- reorienting health services
- strengthening community action
- developing personal skills
- creating supportive environments
prerequisites of ottawa charter
- Peace
- Shelter
- Education
- Food
- Income
- Stable eco-system
- Sustainable resources
- Social justice and equity
