The physical environment in our home and the places we go to should be healthy.
safeandclean - doesn't have physical hazards that can harm or cause accidents or injuries. It is also free from biological hazards like household waste and garbage.
Quality airandwater - the air is clean and doesn't have pollutants. Water is free from bacteria, odor, and harmful substances.
Aesthetically pleasing - pieces of furniture, curtains, and indoor plants make the atmosphere in our homes more pleasant.
Flexible spaces - allow changes in the arrangement of things to provide a different atmosphere than usual.
Psychosocial Environment - Holistic health also involves our mental and social well-being. We should live in an environment that promotes intellectual and social growth.
The physical environment characteristics are safeandclean, quality air and water, aestheticallypleasing, flexible spaces.
The psychosocial environment characteristics are warm atmosphere, healthy interpersonal relationships, free from abuse and discrimination
Warm atmosphere - we are welcomed and loved. We do not feel left out, threatened, or ostracized. We feel the warm embrace of our family.
Healthy interpersonal relationships - our relationship with others promotes social growth. It enables us to achieve our goals through the kindness, consideration, and forgiveness shown among adults and children in the family.
Free from abuse and discrimination - we do not suffer abuse in whatever form. We are treated fairly and do not see favoritism or prejudice.
The physicalenvironment influences our general health.
A healthy psychosocial environment helps us achieve our goals and dreams.
An unhealthy environment hinders us from realizing our potential.
community - is made up of different families living together in a particular area.