Health & Wellbeing
Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Social
Hospital Separations are...?
Episodes of hospital care that start at admission and end at transfer, discharge or death ☠
Name a risk factor for youth
Could be: risk taking, violence, peer pressure, poor physical health and wellbeing, conflict in family, unsafe home environment, e.t.c.
What is a Macronutrient?
nutrient that is required by the body in large amounts (for example, protein, carbohydrates, fats)
What is a micronutrient?
nutrient that is required by the body in small amounts (for example, minerals and vitamins)
What are 2 aspects of Social H&W?
Could be any 2: productive relationships, supportive and well-functioning family, supportive network of friends, ability to manage or adapt to different social settings, effective communication
Burden of Disease is...?
A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries (specifically the gap between current health status and an ideal situation)
Name a protective factor for youth
Could be: equality, health literacy, education, stable home environment, supportive and caring family e.t.c.
What is the main function of a Carbohydrate?
To provide fuel for the body
What are the main 2 functions of protein?
To build, maintain, and repair body cells
To provide fuel for producing energy
What are 2 aspects of Spiritual H&W
Could be any 2: A sense of belonging and connection to the world, Positive meaning and place and purpose in life, peace and hope, e.t.c.
What is DALY measured by?
DALY= YLL+YLD
Name 3 organisations that aim to help youth
KidsHelpline, BeyondBlue, ReachOut, The Smith Family, Headspace, e.t.c.
Which government initiative is in a pie chart form?
AGTHE
Which nutrient is required of building bones and other hard tissues?
Calcium
Define Physical H&W
the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks
What is the difference between Incidence and Prevalence?
Incidence is the number of NEW cases of a disease/condition during a given period
Prevalence is the number or proportion of cases of a disease/condition during a given period
What is a barrier for youth accessing healthcare services?
Costs, embarrassment, uncertainty over access due to a parent, knowledge of services, e.t.c.
Name the four types of Fats
Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Saturated, Trans
What are 2 enabler's for healthy eating?
Any 2: Family, peer group, income, education, religion, cultural group, gender
What is the difference between mental and emotional health?
Emotional- relates to the ability to express thoughts and feelings in an appropriate way
Mental- the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind and brain and includes the ability to think and process information
What is the difference between Mortality and Morbidity?
Mortality- refers to death, particularly at a population level
Morbidity- Refers to ill health in an individual and levels of ill health within a population
What is an indirect cost?
costs not directly related to the diagnosis or treatment of the disease, but that occur as a result of the person having the disease
Lean red meat, turkey, chicken, fish, and eggs are all a food source of...?
Iron
Bran, wholemeal bread, grains and seeds, fruit, and vegetables are all a food source of...?
Fibre