WHO prerequisites for health

Question 1

Peace

Answer 1

DEFINITION: The absence of violence or conflict and/or war
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Decreased risk premature death/injury
Reduced stress levels

Question 2

Shelter

Answer 2

DEFINITION: A shelter that provides protection from the elements such as weather
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Decreased risk premature death/injury
No overcrowding = less risk of communicable
diseases
Promote feelings of privacy/security
Promote adequate sleep

Question 3

Education

Answer 3

DEFINITION: A basic human right that promotes access to knowledge and health promotion behaviours
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Understand health promotion messages (e.g wearing sunscreen)
Increased capacity to find meaningful employment
Attend educational institution, connection with peers

Question 4

Food

Answer 4

DEFINITION: Having access to nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food that can be obtained through local non-emergency sources. 
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	Cultural links
	Adequate nutrition
	Healthy body weight
	Adequate energy
	Optimal immune function

Question 5

Income

Answer 5

DEFINITION: Having a sufficient income to access resources that we need such as food, healthcare, and education
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	Afford healthcare and adequate shelter
	Gym membership
	Afford transport
	Afford nutritious foods

Question 6

Sustainable resources

Answer 6

DEFINITION: Relates to ensuring that the resources used to promote health and well-being in the present and are available for future generations, so they too can experience a good quality of life
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	Sustainable fisheries
	Sustainable food
	Sustainable energy

Question 7

Social justice

Answer 7

DEFINITION: Equal rights and equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, age, class, income, and sexual orientation
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Equal access to education, healthcare etc
Increase feelings of connectedness

Question 8

Equity

Answer 8

DEFINITION: A concept that relates to social justice and fairness, equity is access to minimum levels of income and fundamental resources that all people should be able to utilise
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Everyone gets same amount of assistance, such as
healthcare, social security etc.
All people share same benefits of society, increasing
connectedness

Question 9

Stable ecosystem

Answer 9

DEFINITION: A balance between an environment and the species that live within that particular environment
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Spend time in natural environment
Shelter made from natural materials e.g timber and
wood
Prevent climate change and associated impacts