Health 1000: Multi-dimensional Health and Behavior - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Health 1000 course notes (Chapters 1-9).

Health (World Health Organization definition)

Health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity but a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being.

Physical health

The aspect involving body functions, physical fitness, and minimal exposure to physical harms (e.g., smoking, environmental pollution).

Social health

One's well-being in interactions with others; ability to maintain relationships and perform social roles effectively without harming others.

Intellectual health

Ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze critically, and remain open to new ideas and challenges.

Emotional health

Ability to recognize, understand, and manage a range of emotions; includes self-esteem and self-confidence.

Spiritual health

Ability to balance inner needs with worldly demands and find meaning and purpose in life.

Environmental health

Appreciation of the role in preserving and protecting environmental conditions and protecting oneself from environmental hazards.

Wellness

The dynamic, ever-changing process of striving to achieve potential in each of the six health dimensions, resulting in optimal health and vitality.

Health status continuum

Health exists on a continuum, not a binary; individuals can move toward higher wellness or lower health depending on factors and behaviors.

Infectious disease

A disease caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from one person to another.

Pathogen

An organism such as a virus or bacteria that causes disease.

Communicable

Capable of being transmitted from one person to another.

Chronic degenerative disease

Long-lasting diseases that tend to worsen over time; lack a single definitive cause and are influenced by risk factors.

Risk factors

Lifestyle choices or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease and can often be changed.

Social determinants of health

Conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect health outcomes.

Determinants of health

Factors that influence health status, including genetics, healthcare access, and social/environmental conditions.

Collaboration

Group leadership quality involving working together respectfully to leverage diverse talents.

Shared purpose

Common goals and reasons for group effort; what needs to be changed and why.

Accountability

Clear assignment of responsibilities with commitment to meet goals and be answerable for outcomes.

Self-knowledge

Awareness of one’s beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions and how they motivate change.