CQ1-3
What is Core 1 called
Better Health for Individuals
Define health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organisation
Determinants that can be changed and as such it can be controlled to a certain extend.
List 3 determinants which are modifiable:
What can individuals do to modify the determinants they have little control over?
There are many things individuals can do to improve their health determinants. For example, an individual can choose to have a positive attitude towards their health and to make it a priority. They can seek to improve their level of education increasing their knowledge and skills, which will in turn increase their employment options and possible income. An individual, could choose to spend time with peers who also prioritise their health and engage in more protective rather than risk behaviours. An individual can also move location to an environment more conducive to health.
How many determinants of health are there?
Four
Where was the Ottawa Charter written?
Canada
What are the 4 key determinants of health?
Individual Sociocultural Socioeconomic Environmental
How many critical Questions are in core 1
3
Provide an example of a Health promotion initiative at Cranbrook School?
Health Canteen
"Perceptions of health are socially constructed."
What is meant by this phrase?
Our views regarding what constitutes good health and who possesses it are largely influenced by the social, economic and cultural conditions of our family and the society in which we live.
What is health promotion?
Health promotion is the process that enables people to improve or have greater control over their health.
What are two practices schools do to promote good health practices among young people.
e.g. sun safety policies etc peer support healthy canteen mental health programs
What is a government initiative that helps promote health?
e.g Quit smoking campaigns
According to 'Australia's Health' what age bracket are most likely to be entering the work force at a full-capacity?
25-64
How does health change over time? Give an example
Give an example
When was the first International Conference on the Ottowa Charter held?
First International Conference on Health Promotion in 1986
What is the International Organisation that promotes health?
WHO
Meanings of health dot point belongs to which critical question
What does health mean to individuals?
Name 2 modifiable and 2 non-modifiable determinants of health
Modifiable - knowledge & skills, attitudes, peers, media, religion, employment, education, income, geographic location, access to health services and technology
Non-modifiable - genetics, family, culture, media
How many groups are responsible for health promotion?
5
What does the WHO do to promote health?
Provides leadership on global health issues, helps countries address public health concerns, monitors disease outbreaks, assesses the performance of health systems.
Name who is responsible for health promotion? ( there are 5)
Individuals, Community Groups/schools, Governments, Non Governments, International Organisations
Name 2 non government organisations that assist in promoting health.
e.g. national heart foundation nsw cancer council