Health Promotion Pre-Work

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from health promotion and illness management.

Health Continuum

The range of health states from illness to wellness.

Illness

A state experienced by a person with impaired social, physical, emotional, or intellectual function.

Disease

A pathological condition needing to be cured.

Homeostasis

The body's attempt to restore balance when faced with illness.

Chronic Illness

Illness lasting longer than 6 months, often irreversible.

Acute Illness

Illness with a short duration, often reversible.

Medical Care Contact

Seeking professional advice and legitimizing the illness.

Dependent Patient Role

Stage where the patient seeks expert knowledge and feels dependent.

Symptom Experience

Awareness of something being wrong, prompting care-seeking action.

Suchman’s Stages of Illness

A model describing illness behavior and coping mechanisms.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies developed by individuals to manage illness.

Residual Effects

Ongoing consequences of an illness that may affect functionality.

Phenotype

The observable expression of a gene or genetic disorder.

Biologic Determinants

Physiological factors inherent in individuals that impact health.

Social Determinants of Health

Social and economic factors affecting health outcomes.

Health Equity

When all individuals can attain their full health potential.

Economic Stability

A key determinant impacting health related to poverty and employment.

Health Literacy

The capacity to obtain and understand health information.

Civic Participation

Engagement in community groups to influence health outcomes.

Genetic Susceptibility

Increased risk of developing a condition based on genetic makeup.

Single-Gene Disorders

Diseases caused by defects in one specific gene.

Multifactorial Disorders

Diseases resulting from interactions of multiple genes and environmental factors.

Food Security

Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for a healthy life.

Health Promotion Behaviors

Actions taken to improve health and prevent illness.

Environmental Conditions

Factors affecting health related to the physical surroundings.

Quality Housing

Living environments that limit exposure to health hazards.

Access to Primary Care

Availability of a regular source of health care services.

Commencement of Care

The initiation of professional medical advice for health issues.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing care practices required for long-term health issues.

Social Cohesion

The support and trust within a society that affects health.

Discrimination as a Health Determinant

Unequal treatment based on characteristics affecting health outcomes.

Incarceration Effects on Health

The direct and indirect health impacts resulting from imprisonment.

Physical Environment

Concrete aspects of surroundings affecting health, like safety and access.