Social
Mental
Physical
Health Status
Health Status Cont.
100
True or False? The social dimension of health involves building networks among different kinds of people
True
100
True or False? The mental dimension of health involves our ability to understand and express emotions
True
100
True or False? The physical dimension of health involves building networks among different kinds of people
False
100
Define life expectancy
Life expectancy is the number of years an individual can be expected to live if current death rates continue.
100
What are the three dimensions of health?
social, mental and physical
200
Which of the following is an example of the social dimension of health? A) Feeling of achievement B) Knowing one's own limitations C) Contributing to one's community D) None of the above
C - Contributing to one's community
200
Which of the following is an example of the mental dimension of health? A) Ability to cope with challenging situations and to deal with stress B) Self confidence and positive self esteem C) Ability to solve problems D) All of the above
D - All of the above
200
Which is an example of a physical dimension of health? A) diet B) appreciation of life C) knowing your limitations
A
200
The following is a definition of what? A state of complete physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health definition provided by WHO
200
What does the under 5 mortality rate refer to?
The number of deaths of children aged 1-4 years per 1,000 children in that age group over a period of a year
300
Which of the following is NOT an example of the social dimension of health? A) Eating healthy B) Being in touch with one's environment C) Relationships with others in one's community D) None of the above
A - Eating healthy
300
The following is a definition of what? State of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.’ (WHO, 2009)
mental dimension of health
300
Which is NOT an example of a physical dimension of health? A) working out B) nutrition C) engaging in creative activities D) a and b
C - Engaging in creative activities
300
Define the term Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY)
are a combination of the years of life lost through premature death (YLL) and the years of life lost due to living with disability (YLD).
300
The following is a definition of what? The rate at which a particular disease or illness occurs within a given population
Morbidity
400
Name one benefit of the social dimension of health.
Interdependence between others and nature (understanding/contributing to one's environment and community)
400
Provide one benefit of having good mental health
Open-ended - When we are mentally healthy, we enjoy our life and environment, and the people in it. We can be creative, learn, try new things, and take risks. We are better able to cope with difficult times in our personal and professional lives.
400
Give an example of how to meet physical health in your own life.
open ended - some responses may include exercise, health diet, nutrition, appropriate weight, sufficient energy to engage in every day activities
400
In 1901 the __________ rate was 142 deaths per 1000 live births. This is an example of?
Mortality
400
HIV infection in young adults aged 21 to 24 years was 0.1% in the United States in 2004. This is an example of:
Prevalence
500
Give an example of how you can improve your own social health.
Open-ended - Answers may include getting involved in the community and having a positive influence on it, engaging in social events, playing team sports, development and maintenance of social interactions and relationships.
500
Explain how poor mental health my impact on the overall health and well-being of an individual.
Open-ended - answers may include lack of self-esteem and self-confidence within oneself, thus impacting on one's motivation to engage in the community and other social events. Low mental health may also impact on one's appetite, resulting in the body not receiving the required micro and macronutrients to function effectively.
500
Explain how having bad physical health may impact on an individuals overall health and well-being.
Open-ended - Answers may include lack of energy to perform every day activities due to a bad diet/nutrition. More susceptible to illness and disease. Lack of energy may result in one not wanting to engage in the community and social events, resulting in lower social health. In turn, one's self-confidence and self-esteem may be effected, resulting in lower mental health.
500
Asthma increased from 38 cases per 100,000 in 1990 to 40 cases per 100,000 in 1991. This is an example of:
Incidence
500
Mortality and morbidity are useful tools in telling us about the health of a population. However, in what way are they inadequate?
They do not take into consideration those who are not ill, but have some limited function which affects their everyday life.
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