Unit 3 AOS 1

• incidence is the number of new cases of a condition in a given period of time
• prevelence is the number of cases of a condition in a population in a given time
• disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is a measurement of burden of disease. one DALY equals one year of healthy life lost to premature death and time lived with illness, disease or injury
• years of life loss (YLL) is a measure of how many years of expected life are lost to premature mortality
• years of life lost to disability (YLD) is a measure of how many healthy years of of life are lost to illness, injury or disability
• life expectancy is in indication of how long a person can expect to live if death rates dont change
• mortality refers to the number of deaths in a population in a given period
• morbidity is the level of ill health in a population in a given time period
• self assessed health status is a measure based on a persons own opinion about how they feel about their health and wellbeing, state of mind and life in general
• maternal mortality is the death of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth or within six weeks of delivery
• maternal mortality ratio is the number of mothers who die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth per 100,000 live births
• infant mortality is the death of a child between birth and their first birthday
• infant mortality rate is the rate of deaths of infants between birth and their first birthday
• under 5 mortality is the death of a child under 5 years of age
• under 5 mortality rate is the rate of deaths occurring in children under 5 years of age per 1000 live births
• Social justice is a prerequisite for health which refers to Equal rights for all regardless of personal traits such as sex, class, income, religion, age ethnicity or sexual orientation
• prerequisites of health include: peace, shelter, education, food, income, stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and equity
• Illness is a subjective concept related to a personal experience of a disease or injury
• disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage.
• optimal health and wellbeing refers to the best possible state of an individuals health and wellbeing for their age
• H&W as a resource individually can: help gain an education, earn an income, work productively, reduce healthcare costs
• H&W as a resource nationally can: cause higher average incomes, increase productivity, reduce stress and anxiety in the community, fewer people relying on social security (centrelink)
• H&W as a resource globally can: reduce risk of disease transmission between countries, assist in promoting peace and stability, promote sustainability, increase global economic development
• health status is an individuals or populations overall health, taking into account various aspects such as life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors
• mortality is the number of deaths in a population in a given period. mortality rate os measured in one year periods per 100,000.
• life expectancy is how long a person can expect to live if death rates dont change
• burden of disease is the measure of the impact of diseases and injuries, specifically measures the gap between current health status and ideal
• Equity is a prerequisite for health which Relates to a need for fairness in relation to an acceptable or quality standard of living.
• health and well-being is a persons overall physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium where a person feels happy, healthy and satisfied with their life.
• health adjusted life expectancy (HALE) is the number of years in full health that a person can expect to live based on current rates of ill health and mortality
• dynamic means constantly changing, meaning health and well-being is constantly changing in response to environment and experiences. can be rapid or slow.
• subjective means different things to each individual, influenced by or based on a persons feelings, opinions and the environment
• physical health and wellbeing related to the health and well-being of the body and it’s systems and it’s ability to function healthy, including the physical capacity to perform daily tasks or activities.
• mental health and well being relates to the state of a persons mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
• social health and well-being related to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and to manage or adapt appropriately
• emotional health and well-being refers to the ability to express and feelings in a positive way. it’s about positive management and expressions of emotional actions and reactions
• spiritual health and well-being relates to ideas, values, beliefs and ethics that arise from the human mind and conscience