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Health definition
A balance of the 5 dimensions of health: physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual.
Sexual characteristics
Traits that influence the level of risk of developing some diseases.
Contextual factors
Factors that influence health, safety, wellbeing, and participation in physical activity.
Genetics
Influences inherited diseases and medical conditions affecting health and wellbeing.
Socioeconomic environment
Refers to factors such as low income affecting health outcomes.
Physical environment
Includes air and water quality, climate, and overcrowding impacting health.
Communicable diseases
Diseases passed through physical contact or the air.
Non-communicable diseases
Diseases that are not directly transmissible from one person to another.
Blood borne viruses
Viruses passed from person to person through blood.
Lifestyle behaviors
Actions influenced by social characteristics that can affect health.
CVDs (Cardiovascular Diseases)
Leading cause of death globally involving heart and blood vessels.
Cancer
Abnormal cell growth caused by factors such as UV exposure leading to skin cancer.
Type 2 diabetes risk factors
Genetic disposition, being overweight, lack of physical activity, and poor diet.
CRDs (Chronic Respiratory Diseases)
Affect the airways and structures of the lungs and are often not curable.
Obesity
A condition where an individual's weight is higher than what is considered healthy.
Public hospitals
Government-funded hospitals that are free but may have longer wait times.
Private hospitals
Independently owned hospitals where patients pay for services and have shorter wait times.
Medicare
Australian public health system funded by a levy on residents' income.
Health personnel roles
GPs diagnose, treat conditions, and provide health advice; nurses administer care.
Patient rights
Ensures safety and informed decisions regarding health information and services.
Definition of risk
A situation involving exposure to danger with potential gains or losses.
Positive risk
A risk that challenges and benefits the individual positively.
Negative risk
A risk with high potential for danger to oneself or others.
POOCH
A framework for assessing problems and making informed choices.
Tobacco's addictive ingredient
Nicotine, found in products such as cigarettes and cigars.
History of smoking
Cigarettes were provided to soldiers during WW2 for stress relief.
Stimulants
Substances that speed up body functions, e.g. nicotine and caffeine.
Depressants
Substances that slow down brain messages to the body, e.g. alcohol.
E-cigarette components
Include a battery, heating elements, and e-liquid.
Guidelines for alcohol consumption
Healthy adults should limit to no more than 10 standard drinks per week.
Misuse of medication
When individuals take drugs outside of prescribed guidelines leading to risks.
Short term effects of drugs/alcohol
Can include loss of balance, impaired decision-making, and nausea.
Long term effects of drugs/alcohol
May lead to addiction, liver disease, and cognitive impairment.
Effects of vaping
Can lead to short term issues like nausea and long term issues like addiction.
Cannabis use impact
Short term memory loss from cannabis may lower academic performance.
Harm minimisation
Strategies to reduce harm, such as seatbelt laws and health education.
Drinkwise campaign
Informs Australians about moderation in drinking and being mindful around minors.
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