unit one impact on health

Question 1

Define illness

Answer 1

loss of physical or mental health

Question 2

define disibility

Answer 2

loss of physical or mental function

Question 3

define acute

Answer 3

short period of time-less than 6
months

Question 4

what is Chronic

Answer 4

long lasting or permanent

Question 5

what are the five dimensions of health

Answer 5

Physical
 Social
 Emotional
 Spiritual
 Cognitive

Question 6

What types of losses and changes might a

client experience following a Illness or disability

Answer 6

-Change in routine

-Cange in work life

-Change in family life

-Change in sexual function

-Loss of independence

-Loss of dignity

-Chane in self image

Question 7

List common
reactions to illness
and disability

Answer 7

Fear and anxiety
 Sadness and grief
 Depression
 Denial
 Anger
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Question 8

what are Canadas: 12 determinants of health

Answer 8

Income and social status

Employment and working conditions

Education and literacy

Childhood experiences

Physical environments

Social supports and coping skills

Healthy behaviours

Access to health services

Biology and genetic endowment

Gender

Culture

Race / Racism