UNIT 3 AOS1- Prerequistes For Health

Question 1

Identify the prerequisites for health

Answer 1

• Peace
• Shelter
• Education
• Food
• Income
• Stable Ecosystem
• Social Justice
• Equity

Question 2

Peace

Answer 2

Peace can be defined as “the absence of conflict”. When a community or country is experiencing peace there is a decreased risk of premature death serious injury disability and other adverse effects are associated with conflict. Peace therefore promotes the physical health and wellbeing of all people

Question 3

Shelter

Answer 3

Shelter describes a structure that provides protection from the outside environment. Adequate shelter is a basic human right and provides a number of benefits to health and well-being.These include protection from the elements, privacy, safety and security, reduced risk of disease as-well as reduced levels of stress and anxiety

Question 4

Education

Answer 4

Education in powers individuals and increases the ability to earn an income, understand health promotion messages and exhibit healthy behaviours.
Education is often a key requirement for obtaining meaningful and well played employment that promotes economic development and increases the ability to afford resources such as food shelter and healthcare

Question 5

Food

Answer 5

Adequate food intake is both an essential requirement for life and basic human right. Food security in enhances physical health and well being as it increases the ability of individuals to consume the required nutrients which is important for the functioning of the body, and its systems as well as having adequate energy levels to complete daily tasks and activities

Question 6

Income

Answer 6

From an individual perspective income increases ability to for resources such as food healthcare shelter and education

Question 7

Stable ecosystem

Answer 7

A stable ecosystem occurs when balance is achieved between the environment and a species that live in that environment including humans. It means that resources such as food and water are available for human use and can regenerate as quickly as they are used.

Having food security ⬆️ immune system etc

Question 8

Sustainable resources

Answer 8

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; sustainable resources therefore relates to ensuring that the resources used to promote health and well-being in the present are available for future generations

Question 9

Social Justice

Answer 9

Social justice refers to equal rights for all, regardless of personal traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation. Social justice means that all people are treated fairly which promotes spiritual health aswell as mental health and wellbeing as individuals feel a sense of belonging and connection to the world as well as promoting levels of confidence.

Question 10

Equity

Answer 10

Equity means that disadvantage groups are targeted to improve their quality of life and achieve minimum standard of living. All people should have access to fundamental resources. Equity insures that all people can experience the benefits of society which enhances spiritual and mental health in Melbourne as individuals feel a sense of belonging and connection to the world as well as promoting levels of confidence