HLTH 101 : LECTURE 1 - 2 Different Perspectives

How does the WHO define health?

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

definition of wellness according to the GWI

Wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.

What is the primary focus of health?

Health focuses on a measurable status such as illness, injury, or lab results.

What does well-being emphasize?

Well-being focuses on overall life satisfaction, purpose, and fulfillment.

key difference between health and well-being?

Health is an objective condition, while well-being is a subjective, multidimensional quality of life.

Which statement best reflects wellness?

Feeling connected to your community despite chronic illness.

biomedical model's view of health

Health is viewed as the absence of disease, injury, or disability.

biomedical model emphasize in terms of care

It emphasizes treatment over prevention and relies on interventions like medication and surgery.

strengths of biomedical model

Effective for acute care and life-saving interventions, providing clear diagnostic and treatment pathways.

limitation of biomedical model?

It can lead to over-medicalization and may ignore other contributing factors to health.

public health approach emphasize

It emphasizes prevention and early intervention, encouraging cross-sector collaboration.

strengths of public health

It focuses on upstream prevention and impacts large groups of people.

limitation of public health

Its impact may take time and requires sustained funding, policy support, and coordination.

focus of the wellness model

The wellness model focuses on holistic health and the active pursuit of well-being.

SEM emphasize in health

It emphasizes the interactions between individuals and their social and physical environments.

misconception about health

That health is merely the absence of disease.

community in wellness

Community connection can enhance feelings of wellness and support individuals with chronic illnesses.

How does the biomedical model view chronic conditions like diabetes?

It sees them primarily as biological problems requiring medical diagnosis and treatment.

layers of influence on health

Health is shaped by individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and policy levels.

strength of (SEM)

It encourages holistic, multi-level solutions.

limitation of (SEM)

It can be complex to implement and requires coordination.

interpersonal factors influence Diabetes management

Family eating norms and support.

factors affect Diabetes management

Insulin prices and food labeling regulations.

difference between Public Health and the SEM?

Public Health focuses on immediate prevention, while SEM addresses underlying social factors.

health in Indigenous perspectives

Health is seen as a holistic balance of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

strength of Indigenous health approaches

They are culturally grounded and community-driven.

limitation of Indigenous health approaches

They are often overlooked or undervalued within Western health systems.

strength of the Wellness Model

It promotes overall well-being, not just disease treatment.

limitation of the Wellness Model

It may place excessive responsibility on the individual.

health models

No single model explains health on its own; effective approaches combine multiple perspectives.

personal perspectives

They are shaped by beliefs, values, culture, lifestyle, and personal experiences.

understanding perspectives

It helps tailor care and support to individual needs.

multi-dimensional health

Health encompasses various factors and cannot be captured by a single model.

Biomedical model focus

It focuses on the absence of disease and clear diagnosis and treatment.

focus of Public Health

It emphasizes population-level health and prevention.

limitation of Public Health

Impact can take time and requires sustained policy and system support.

view of health in the Wellness Model

Health is an active, lifelong process.

How does the Wellness Model approach Type 2 Diabetes?

It focuses on the person, supporting an active lifestyle and holistic care.

challenges in community health

They may face resource limitations.