Unit 3- AOS 1 Flashcards
Health and Wellbeing DEF.
Health and wellbeing relating to the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged
health being dynamic
it is ever changing in response to a person’s health suddenly, always changing health
health being subjective
how a person views their health is based on their personal judgement, opinions, values and past experiences.
Dimension - Physical
Refers to the effective functioning of the body and its systems, including a person’s physical capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness.
looking at their biological or physiological functioning
Physical HWB examples
- healthy body weight
-freedom from illness - strong immune systems
- well functioning body, systems and organs
Dimension - Social
Refers to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships and the ability to adapt appropriately to social situations.
Social HWB examples
-supportive network of friends
- well functioning family
- effective communication with others
- ability to adapt to different social situations
Dimension - Emotional
Refers to being able to manage and express feelings in a healthy way and display resilience in everyday life.
Emotional HWB examples
- have a high level of resilience
- effectively respond to and manage emotions
- recognise and understand a range of emotions
Dimension - Mental
Refers to a state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information.
Mental HWB examples
- low levels of stress and anxiety
- positive thought patterns
- high levels of confidence
- positive self esteem
Dimension - Spiritual
Refers to the need for meaning and purpose in life from non- material entities, which promotes people’s sense of hope, peace, fulfilment, and their will to live.
Spiritual HWB examples
- sense of belonging and connection to the world
- peace and harmony
- actin according to beliefs and values
Optimal health and wellbeing
an individual or group must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment.
Optimal health for individuals
- More likely to have higher life expectancy
- reduced risk of illness/premature death
- reducing stress and anxiety
- live independently
Optimal health for countries
- Likely to have lower direct, indirect and intangible health expenditure costs - improved life expectancy
- Less likely to have absenteeism from work and school, higher incomes
- greater social participation eg volunteering
- fewer social security costs
optimal health as a global resource
- increased level of peace and security
- Lower rates of infectious disease and health threats
- An increase in global economic productivity/trade/ reducing global poverty
PIES _ FESSS
peace , income , education , shelter -
food , equity , stable ecosystem , sustainable resources and social justice
PFH - peace
Ensuring that people live in a place free of conflict and violence. It also means access to education, health and essential services.
PFH - shelter
“A structure that provides protection from the outside environment.” also a dwelling that provides safety, security and privacy.
PFH - education
“Empowers individuals and increases their ability to earn an income. - gaining the skills they need to gain meaningful employment
PFH - food
“The state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources”- Food security.
PFH - income
being able to access adequate financial resources to have a decent standard of living.