Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing
In what year was the WHO health definition released?
‘health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’
1946
Define self-assessed health status.
It is based on an individuals own perception of their health and wellbeing.
True or False: There are many factors that can influence physical health and wellbeing, such as food intake, sleep patterns, exercise levels and genetics.
True.
According to a study in our textbook (pg 14), which was the top emotion experienced by the participants.
A) Love
B) Fear
C) Joy
D) Anxiety
C) Joy
T or F: Youn people are more likely to go to friends when seeking help for important issues
True
List the 5 dimensions of health
Physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
Define life expectancy.
It is an indication of how long a person can live if the current death rates do not change.
Define physical health and wellbeing?
It relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Define emotional health and wellbeing?
the ability to express feelings in a positive way. It is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience
Identify two Sociocultural factors that could impact youth behaviours & heath status
Family, access to healthcare, income, housing, education, employment, peer group
Having a high level of resilience comes under which dimension of health?
Emotional
In Australia, overall which genders life expectancy is higher?
Female
Define social health and wellbeing?
It is the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others, as well as the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
Define mental health and wellbeing?
Refers to the person's mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and process information. It enables individuals to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic.
What are the three factors that influence socioeconomic status
Education, income & employment
List two characteristics of having optimal spiritual health and wellbeing.
Acting according to values and beliefs, a sense of belonging and connection to the world, positive meaning and purpose in life, peace and harmony, developed personal values and beliefs.
What is the difference between mortality and morbidity?
Mortality: the number of deaths in a population in a given period.
Morbidity: ill health in an individual and levels of ill health within a population.
List two characteristics of optimal social health and wellbeing.
Effective communication with others, supportive and well functioning family, productive relationships with others, supportive network of friends, ability to adapt appropriately to different social situations.
List two characteristics of mental health and wellbeing
High levels of confidence, process information ro solve problems, positive self-esteem, low levels of stress ad anxiety, use logic and reasoning to form opinions, positive thought patterns.
Describe how digital technologies can benefit youth health
improve access to healthcare (telehealth), wearing devices to help monitor symptoms (smartwatches), targeting communication to demographic groups, self-managing their H+WB
Explain how indigenous people perceive optimal health and wellbeing compared to non-indigenous people.
Indigenous people value spiritual H+WB which links with culture, connection to land is important to them, and connection to the wider community, including extended family. They also value emotional health
List 5 'health status indicators'
Life expectancy, self assessed health status, mortality, morbidity, incidence, prevalence, burden of disease, rates of hospitalisation, core activity limitation, psychological distress.
List two characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing.
healthy body weight, freedom from illness, disease or injury, adequate energy levels, ability to complete physical tasks adequately, appropriate levels of fitness, strong immune system, well functioning body, systems and organs.
List two characteristics of emotional health and wellbeing
Recognise and understand the range of emotions, have high levels of resilience, experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios, effectively respond to and manage emotions.
Outline how low levels of education might lead to increased rates of overweight and obesity in youth.
Students with low education may not understand importance of balanced diet and healthy eating practices. They might regularly consume energy dense foods, or they may consume portion sizes that are larger than necessary. These practices can increase the risk of overweight and obesity. They also may not be aware of the importance of regular exercise for good health.