Healh and well-being and 9 prerequsits

Physical

Physical health and wellbeing relates to the functioning of

the body and its systems. It includes the physical

capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.

Mental

Mental health is the current state of well-being relating to

the mind or brain. It relates to the ability to think and

process information. Mental health is about the wellness

of the mind rather than illness.

health and wellbeing definition

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". 

social health

relates to the state and quality of the

interactions and relationships that an individual has with other

people.

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emotiona health

is defined as being able to

recognise, understand and effectively manage and express

emotions as well as the ability to display resilience. Characteristics

include the ability to recognise and express a range of emotions,

adequately respond to and manage emotions,

spiritual health

defined as ideas, beliefs,

values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human

beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of

meaning or value and reflection on a person’s place in the world.

Spiritual health and wellbeing can also relate to organised religion, a

sense of purpose in life, connection or belonging.

3 aspects of emotional well-being

include the ability to recognise and express a range of emotions,

adequately respond to and manage emotions, and the ability to

recover from misfortune.

3 aspects of mental well-being

positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic.

3 aspects of spiritual health and wellbeing

oragnised religion

sense of purpose in life, connection or belonging.

9 prerequsits of health

peace,food,shelter,income,education,envournmental resources, stable ecosystem,equity and social justice

peace

Peace reduces the risk of premature death and injury and increases

the ability of people to work, attend school and spend time with

loved ones.

food

Food is vital for proper human functioning. Having access to a

reliable food supply also decreases the risk of disease, reduces

stress and allows more time to pursue activities such as study and

work.

education

Education increases the ability to earn an income and be a

productive member of society. Educated individuals are more likely

to experience high levels of health and wellbeing.

shelter

Adequate shelter provides protection from the elements, but also

provides a safe place for people to spend their time and pursue

activities, such as study, that promote health and wellbeing.

income

Income allows individuals to purchase goods that promote health

and wellbeing such as food, healthcare and adequate shelter.

social justice

Social justice relates to equal rights for all, regardless of personal

traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or

sexual orientation.

Equity

Equity relates to providing more assistance to disadvantaged groups

so all people can access minimum levels of income and resources

that promote health and wellbeing.

stable ecosystem

A stable ecosystem means that resources such as food and water

are available for human use and can regenerate as quickly as they

are used. An unbalanced ecosystem can mean resources are used

faster than they can regenerate, which can have significant impacts

on human health and wellbeing.

sustainable resources

Sustainable resources means that the resources used to promote

health and wellbeing in the present are available for future

generations, so they too can experience a good quality of life.

Aboriginal view on health and well-being

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples view health and wellbeing not just physical health and wellbeing but encompassing social, emotional, and cultural aspects. This perspective highlights the importance of culture and community, allowing individuals to reach their full potential and support the community's overall health.

why do aboriginal focus on social emotional and cultural health and wellbeing?

Connections to family, community, and Country (for First Nations peoples) play a vital role in social and emotional wellbeing. Maintaining connections to heritage, language, and traditions can contribute to a sense of belonging and positive mental health. 

Youth perspectives

on health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing mean different things at different life stages. Young people often focus on mental health issues like stress, body image, and depression, while their physical health is generally better than older groups.

hw does perspective of health different with age

As young people's life experience grows, they start to have a more holistic view of health and wellbeing, rather than a one-dimensional view. - Youth solely focus on relationships, family and school, as they get older, they'll start to prioritise other things, ie. employment, financial security.

prevalence

number or proportion of cases of a paticular disease or condition present in a population at a give time

incidence

the number or rate of new cases of disease or injury present in a population specifically during a 12 month period

morbidity

rrefers to i’ll health in a indivdual and levels of i’ll health in a population

rates of hospitalisation

number of patients admitted in a hospital in a population usually meausred per 1000

burden of disease

a measure of the impact of disease, specifically it measures a ideal health status and a situation where everyone lives to a old age free of diease or disability.Burden of disease is measured in a unit called Disbality adjusted life years (Daly)

mortality

refres to death, paticulary In a population level

life expenctancy

indication of how long a person can expect to live

core activity limitation

when a individual needs assistance with 3 main areas mobility, communication and self care

pschologicla distress

a state of emotional suffering characterisd by symptoms of deppresson and anxiety, it may include low self esteem, despretness nervousness restlessness and feeling tense

self assessed health status

meausre beased on a persons own opinion on how they feel about their health

subjective

something viewd differently by by different people

sociocultrul factors

the social and cultural conditions which people are bron, grow, live work and age

peer group

The peer group typically refers to people who share similar interests, age and status as one another.

family

Family is often the most significant influence in the lives of young people. Family typically provides food, shelter, clothing and the answers to young people’s questions.

helath literacy

Health literacy relates to people’s ability to access, critique, understand and use health information and services in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing.

education

relates to the knowledge and skills that people acquire.

Income

Money received, usually for a job. The level of income earnt often influences the resources that can be made available to people.