Meaning of Health
Define "health" in your own words.
Health is feeling well and not being sick.
Can your health change from day to day? Explain.
Yes, because people can feel better or worse depending on their circumstances.
Where do you get most of your health information from?
From family, school, online resources and doctors.
How do you know if a person is healthy?
By looking at their energy levels, mood, and habits.
What do you think young people today care most about when it comes to health?
Physical appearance, fitness, and mental well-being.
What do you think makes a person healthy?
Being healthy means eating well, exercising, and feeling good.
What could make someone feel healthier one day but worse the next?
Stress, sleep, food, or illness can change how someone feels each day.
Do you think all Australians have the same level of health? Why/why not?
No, because wealth, access to doctors, and location can affect health.
What do you think the leading case of death in females is in Australia?
Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
Do you think your parents’ generation had a different idea of health? Why?
Yes, because they didn't have as much technology or processed food.
Do you think health is only physical? Why/why not?
No, because mental, emotional, social and spiritual health are also important.
Do you think a person’s health is the same at every stage of life? Why/why not?
No, because health changes as we grow older and have different needs.
What challenges do people face in staying healthy?
People struggle with time, money, or motivation to stay healthy.
How do we know if people’s health is improving or getting worse?
Through surveys, medical records, and hospital data.
How do social media and technology influence young people’s health?
Social media can influence body image, mental health, and lifestyle choices.
How might two people have different ideas of health?
Different experiences, cultures, and beliefs shape ideas of health.
How could a major life event (e.g., moving house, starting a new school) affect a person’s health?
Moving or changing schools can impact emotional and social health.
What do you think the government does to improve people’s health?
The government funds hospitals, vaccinations, and health programs.
What would you look at to compare health between different age groups?
By looking at disease rates, injuries, and overall life expectancy.
What do you think affects young people’s mental health the most?
Stress from school, social pressures, and family expectations.
How has your idea of health changed over time?
Personal experiences, education, and age influence our definition of health over time.
What factors do you think influence someone’s health the most?
Lifestyle, genetics, environment, and access to healthcare play major roles.
What could make it harder for some people to access healthcare?
Cost, language barriers, rural location, and discrimination can limit access to healthcare.
If you were a researcher, how would you measure health in young people?
Through surveying young people about their health habits and emotions.
If you could design a health study about young people, what would you research?
Research how school and social media affect young people’s mental health.