Embracing health and wellness

Health

A complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not the absence of disease.
It is an everchanging improvement.

What are the determinants of health (social)

Income, Education, Employment, childhood development, food insecurity, housing. that influence health outcomes.

explain how income is the most important aspect in determining our health

it provides elementary resources like water food, bbut can also allow us to get gym memberships

explain the social determinant education

higher knowledge in action such as what should we eat and how should we exercise to be a healthier person makes us take those action

explain the social determinant employment

having a safe working environment that isn’t full of stress

explain the social determinant childhood development

we have early life experiences that lead us to not take certain actions like if we didn’t exercise at a young age we migh tnot exercise in a later age

explain the social determinant food insecurity

not having proper food supplies can lead us to eat ultra processed food and not eat foods with a high nutritional value

explain the social determinant housing

having a stable house with heat and other necessities to complete basic needs like eating, sleeping

discuss the difference between health and wellness

health is BEING: physically, emotionally, mentally healthy
wellness is DOING: participating in a lifestyle that involes behaviours in order to feel healthy

what are the determinants of health (individual)

indigenous status, gender, disability, social exclusion, race, health services. that influence health outcomes.

Quality of Life

our perception whether we feel healthy and it can fluctuate

Genetic Predisposition

The inherited likelihood of developing certain health conditions, such as cancer or diabetes.

Environment

The surrounding conditions, including built environment and social interactions, that affect health.

Dimensions of Wellness

physical, emotional, social, occupational, financial

Physical Health

The state of physical well-being, often measured by activity levels and fitness.

what are the requirements for exercise 18-64

bone strengthening 2 times per week, moderate to intense activity 150 minutes per week

Emotional Health

The ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings appropriately socially.

Social Health

The capacity to adapt to different social situations and maintain healthy relationships.
electronic communication can be misinterpreted because 90% of our communication comes from nonverbal communication

Occupational Health

the importance of finding value in what we do, like school, and work. Good occupational health comes from being fulfilled in what we do.

Financial Stability

The ability to manage income and expenses within one's financial reality. “keeping up the jonesses“

Environmental Health

to not make purchases and expenses that impact our planet. And having access to built environments like bike trails

Spiritual health

to identify our meaning and purpose in life and reflect if our actions and thoughts match who we want to become.

Intellectual Health

The ability to think critically, process information, and make sound decisions.

Impact of the Pandemic

The effects of COVID-19 on social interactions and limited non verbal communication with the use of masks.