Meanings of Health
What is the WHO's definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
True or False: Health remains constant throughout life.
False, it is dynamic and changes over time.
What does 'epidemiology' study?
The study of health and disease patterns in populations.
Which social justice principle ensures fair access to health resources?
Equity.
What does 'morbidity' refer to in health statistics?
The presence of illness or disease in a population.
Why do people give different meanings to health?
Cultural background, personal experiences, and age.
What is the health continuum?
A spectrum from optimal health to poor health.
What does 'incidence' mean in epidemiology?
The number of new cases of a disease in a specific time period.
Which principle promotes community involvement in health decisions?
Participation.
What is the infant mortality rate?
The number of deaths of infants under one year per 1,000 live births.
How did historical views of health differ from modern views?
Health was once seen as simply the absence of disease.
What are the four dimensions of health?
Physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
What is the role of epidemiology in health promotion?
It helps identify health trends and inform public health policies.
How does 'access' promote health equity?
It ensures people can obtain health services when needed.
What does 'prevalence' measure in health statistics?
The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
How do personal circumstances affect health?
Lifestyle, environment, and genetics can impact health status.
What is an example of health changing over time?
Developing a chronic condition or recovering from illness.
Why is mortality an important health indicator?
It shows the leading causes of death and health challenges.
What principle protects individual rights to health services?
Rights.
What is the leading cause of death in Australia?
Ischaemic heart disease.
How can health be both relative and dynamic?
It changes based on circumstances and is judged in comparison to others.
How do the dimensions of health interact?
A change in one dimension affects others, like mental health impacting physical health.
How can epidemiology help reduce health inequities?
By identifying vulnerable populations and informing targeted interventions.
Why is equity more effective than equality in health?
Equity provides resources based on need, not uniform distribution.
What is multimorbidity?
The presence of two or more chronic conditions in one person.