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What is meant by 'disease'?
a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage
Give two examples of chronic conditions.
Asthma, arthritis
Name the 5 dimensions of health and wellbeing.
Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Mental
What is meant by health being 'dynamic'?
Health is continually changing.
Give an example how health can be dynamic.
A person may feel they have no direction in life, then get a new job giving them purpose.
What is meant by health being 'subjective'?
Health means different things to different people.
Give an example of how health can be subjective.
An elderly person may view their h & w as good if they can live independently and look after themselves.
What is meant by the term 'illness'?
A subjective concept related to personal experience of disease of injury
Give two examples of physical health and wellbeing.
good immune function, healthy BMI, balanced diet, regular physical activity
Give two examples of optimal social health and wellbeing.
Suportive network of friends, supportive and well -functioning family, effective communication, productive relationships
Give two examples of optimal emotional health and wellbeing.
Recognise range of emotions, high levels of resilience, experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
Give two examples of optimal mental health and wellbeing.
Low levels of stress and anxiety, process info to solve problems, high levels of confidence, using logic and reasoning
Give two examples of optimal spiritual health and wellbeing.
A sense of belonging and connection to the world, peace and harmony, developed personal values/beliefs
The five dimensions are 'interrelated' - what does this mean?
They all impact one another
What is meant by the term 'optimal health and wellbeing'?
The best possible health you can have on the continuum
Give two examples of how health can be used as a resource individually.
Increased leisure time, exercise, education, income, sleep well, reduced healthcare costs
