Health and Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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WHO 1946 definition of health
WHO 1946 definition of health
Complete physical, mental & social wellbeing, not just no disease
Main limitation of 1946 WHO definition
Main limitation of 1946 WHO definition
'Complete' wellbeing makes health unattainable for most people
WHO 1986 clarification of health
WHO 1986 clarification of health
A resource for everyday life, emphasising personal & social resources
Definition of wellbeing
Definition of wellbeing
Equilibrium where individual feels happy, healthy, capable & engaged
Five dimensions of health & wellbeing
Five dimensions of health & wellbeing
Physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual
Why WHO uses 'state' in health definition
Why WHO uses 'state' in health definition
Health & wellbeing is dynamic and constantly changing
Physical dimension of health
Physical dimension of health
Functioning of body & systems; capacity for daily activities
Mental dimension of health
Mental dimension of health
Thinking processes, concentration, memory & cognitive function
Spiritual dimension of health
Spiritual dimension of health
Sense of purpose, meaning, values & beliefs
Why physical health gets most attention
Why physical health gets most attention
Easier to measure and observe; more statistics available