Core 1- Better health for individuals

• Health


  A state of complete physical, social and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
• Health promotion


  The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health

  
• Health promotion aims to give people control over their health choices
• The definition of health may need to change to fit in today's society
• Health should cover all aspects of wellbeing including economical and cultural aspects
• A person may not be able to afford healthy foods as they are more expensive than junk food
• Social media has influenced our perceptions on health and has evolved over time
• Health evolves over old age as the body is not able to work physically as hard as when younger
• Dimensions of health are interrelated to each other
• Dimensions of Health


  • Cognitive health
  • Physical health
  • Emotional/mental health
  • Social health
  • Spiritual health
• Cognitive health


  Engaging in creative and stimulating activities that allow you to share your gifts and expand your knowledge
• Physical health


  Refers to aspects needed to keep your body in top condition
• Emotional health


  About being happy, self-confident, self-aware, and resilient
• Social health


  Deals with how people relate to each other and form relationships
• Spiritual health


  Involves values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives
• Each dimension of health influences another

  Which can affect your overall health
• Neglecting any one of these dimensions over time will adversely affect one's health, well-being, and quality of life
• Relative health


  Refers to how we judge our health compared to others or other points in time
• Dynamic health


  Refers to the constant fluctuations that occur in our level of health
• Health can change suddenly or gradually
• Continuum model of health

  Moving from the centre to the left shows a progressively worsening state of health; moving to the right indicates increasing levels of health and well-being
• Iceberg model of health

  What you see (physical health) is just the tip, while a lot is hidden below (mental health, lifestyle, etc.)
• 56% of Australians aged 15 years and over considered themselves to be in excellent or very good health
• 15% of Australians aged 15 years and over reported being in fair or poor health
• Australia has a relatively high life expectancy, with the average life expectancy at birth being around 83 years
• Leading causes of death in Australia

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Cancer
  • Respiratory diseases
• Access to healthcare in Australia is generally good, with a universal healthcare system (Medicare)
• Mental health issues among young people include anxiety and depression
• Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and substance use can significantly impact the health of young people
• Education and awareness campaigns aim to promote healthy behaviours among young Australians
• Factors influencing health changes over time

  • Sociocultural
  • Socio-economic status
  • Political
  • Physical
• Socio-economic status impacts health by affecting access to nutritious foods and basic necessities
• Rural areas may have less access to healthcare resources
• Abusive upbringings can negatively impact mental and social health
• Health is a social construct influenced by social, economic, and cultural conditions

  
• Health perceptions are dynamic and frequently changing
• Infancy health


  Ensuring proper nutrition, growth, and development milestones are met
• Childhood health


  Includes physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Adolescence health


  Encompasses physical, mental, and social aspects
• Adulthood health


  Involves maintaining a balance between physical, mental, and social well-being