Dimensions of Health
List all five dimensions of health and wellbeing.
Physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and wellbeing.
What does health mean to most young people today?
Most young people view health as a holistic concept including physical and mental wellbeing.
What is the purpose of health indicators?
To measure and monitor the health status of individuals and populations.
Name three sociocultural factors that influence youth health.
Family, peer group, education, income, and health literacy
Define health inequality.
Differences in health status between individuals or groups.
Define physical health and wellbeing.
Physical health and wellbeing refers to the functioning of the body and its systems.
How might youth perceptions of health differ from older generations?
Youth may focus more on mental health and appearance, unlike older generations who prioritise illness prevention.
Define morbidity and provide an example.
Morbidity refers to the presence of illness or disease in a population.
How does family impact youth health choices?
Families can influence behaviours like diet, exercise, and risk-taking.
How do rural and urban areas differ in youth health outcomes?
Rural youth may have less access to healthcare and support services.
What is one example of emotional health in youth?
Feeling confident and able to manage emotions
Why is self-esteem important to youth health?
It helps youth feel capable and confident, impacting mental and emotional wellbeing.
What is DALY and how is it calculated?
DALY = YLL (years of life lost) + YLD (years lived with disability).
Describe the role of education in promoting health.
Education improves knowledge and empowers individuals to make informed health decisions.
Why do Indigenous youth often experience poorer health outcomes?
Due to systemic disadvantage, racism, and reduced access to services.
Describe the difference between mental and emotional health.
Mental health is the state of mind and cognitive function, while emotional health is about managing feelings.
What role does body image play in youth health perceptions?
It can affect self-esteem and lead to mental health challenges like anxiety.
How is life expectancy measured and why is it important?
It is the average number of years a person is expected to live and indicates population health.
Explain how peer group influences can be both positive and negative.
Peers can encourage healthy behaviours or promote risky ones.
Explain how income affects access to health care.
Higher income allows better access to nutritious food, healthcare, and education.
Explain how social health can impact overall wellbeing
Strong social connections improve communication and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Explain how social media can shape youth views on health.
It can portray unrealistic standards and influence youth attitudes towards body image and health.
Explain the meaning of 'years of life lost' (YLL).
YLL represents the years lost due to premature death.
What impact does access to health information have on youth?
It helps youth make informed decisions and access support services.
Describe the link between discrimination and health inequality
Discrimination can cause stress and limit access to opportunities and services.