unit 1 - better health for individuals

Question 1

determinants of health

Answer 1

1. individual
2. sociocultural
3. socioeconomic
4. environmental

Question 2

individual factors of health

Answer 2

• knowledge and skill
• attitudes
• genetics

Question 3

sociocultural factors of health

Answer 3

• family
• peers
• media
• religion
• cutlure

Question 4

socioeconomic factors of health

Answer 4

• employment
• education
• income

Question 5

environmental factors of health

Answer 5

• geographical location
• access to health services
• technology

Question 6

modifiable health determinant

Answer 6

determinants that can be changed/controlled

example - nutritional habits, tobacco, alcohol consumption, physical levels

Question 7

non-modifiable determinant

Answer 7

determinants that cannot be changed or altered

example - age, gender, family history, race/ethnicity

Question 8

health

Answer 8

ability to perform physical activity

Question 9

dimensions of health

Answer 9

the relationship between a person’s body, mind and spirit

• physical
• mental
• emotional
• spiritual
• social

Question 10

interactions between dimensions

Answer 10

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)

Question 11

relative health

Answer 11

use ofd others to compare the health status of a particular person

Question 12

dynamic health

Answer 12

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

Question 13

concept of good health

Answer 13

• illness free
• regular exercise
• balanced diet
• healthy relationships
• good linking health dimensions

Question 14

what is the health continuum

Answer 14

measure our health status at any moment in time

• high level wellness
• good
• normal
• illness/injury
• death

Question 15

how health changes overtime

Answer 15

as individuals develop, grow, and age, their understanding of health changes

Question 16

health issues affecting aboriginal and torres strait islander communities

Answer 16

• poverty
• lack of work
• mental health issues
• no support services

Question 17

protective behaviours

Answer 17

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

Question 18

risk behaviours

Answer 18

those that potentially expose people/themselves to harm or risk of harm

example - smoking, drug use, alcoholism, unprotected sex, speeding

Question 19

perceptions of health

Answer 19

the way something relating to one’s health is seen or viewed by an individual or group

Question 20

factors that change perceptions of health

Answer 20

• socioeconomic status
• geographic location
• cultural background
• gender
• age
• level of income
• community values and expectations

Question 21

identify prevalence and trends in the health behaviours of young people

Answer 21

• 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

Question 22

ottawa charter

Answer 22

Ottawa Canada, November 1986

International agreement that outlines the important principles of health promotion

Question 23

principles/prerequisites for health (ottawa charter)

Answer 23

• building healthy public policy
• reorienting health services
• strengthening community action
• developing personal skills
• creating supportive environments

Question 24

prerequisites of ottawa charter

Answer 24

• Peace
• Shelter
• Education
• Food
• Income
• Stable eco-system
• Sustainable resources
• Social justice and equity