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define physical health

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physical health relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

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define social health

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social health relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

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define mental health

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mental health refers to the state of a person’s mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information, form opinions, make decisions and use logic

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define emotional health

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the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience

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define spiritual health

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spiritual health is not material in nature, but relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings

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examples of physical health

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  • well functioning body, systems and organs
  • ability to perform daily tasks
  • being free from illness, disease or injury
  • healthy body weight
  • adequate energy levels
  • strong immune system
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examples of mental health

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  • having confidence
  • coping with stress and anxiety
  • positive self-esteem
  • logical thinking using reason
  • positive thought pattern
  • accepting of oneself
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examples of social health

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  • having meaningful relationships
  • effective communication
  • supportive network of friends
  • participation in the community
  • accepting responsibility for actions
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examples of emotional health

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  • being resilient
  • expressing feelings openly
  • being aware of personal feelings
  • feelings of security
  • effectively responding to emotions
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examples of spiritual health

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  • positive sense of meaning and purpose in life
  • sense of belonging or connection
  • seeking peace and harmony
  • acting according to beliefs and values
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health as a resource individually

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  • enables full participation in life and society
  • increased LE
  • promotes growth and development
  • reduces individual medical costs
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health as a resource nationally

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  • increased productivity and national income
  • reduced burden on the healthcare system
  • reduces absences from the workplace
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health as a resource globally

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  • decrease in health threats across boarders
  • increases economic activity and productivity
  • travel and trade –economy improves
14
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define health

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a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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define wellbeing

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a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

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define health and wellbeing

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refers to the state of a person’s physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

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dynamic nature of health and wellbeing

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health and wellbeing is dynamic as it is ever-changing in response to environments and experiences
eg. a family member passing away

18
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define subjective

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when something is subjective it is considered to be influenced by personal opinions and feelings - the concept of health and wellbeing means different things to different people due to personal perceptions

19
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define illness

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the state of feeling unwell

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what does interrelationship mean

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no single dimension of health and wellbeing works independently. Each dimension influences the others and maintaining an optimal level of health and wellbeing requires a balance and interaction between the dimensions

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what are the WHO prerequisites for health

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  • peace
  • shelter
  • education
  • income
  • stable ecosystem
  • social justice
  • equity
  • sustainable resources
  • food
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define optimal health and wellbeing

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the best possible state of an individuals health and wellbeing for their age

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what does stable ecosystem refer to

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a balanced relationship between the landscape and species that live in an environment - it provides many resources for health such as food, water and air

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what does sustainable resources refer to

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resources available in the environment that are used to maintain current living requirements but also have them available for future generations

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what does equity refer to

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addressing the causes of inequality and providing strategies to ensure fairness. Providing what individuals or groups require for health and wellbeing

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what does social justice refer to

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ensuring all people within a community receive fair treatment. It relates to fairness of opportunities and privileges within a society

27
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what does peace refer to

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living with others under the basis of tolerance, respect and mutual understanding - and access to services