U1 AoS1 HHD

• Physical


  Relates to the body and its system.

  A person is able to perform their daily tasks without physical restriction.
• Social


  The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships.

  The ability to communicate.
• Emotional


  The ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions.

  As well as the ability to display resilience.
• Mental


  The state of a person's mind/brain.

  The ability to think and process information.
• Spiritual


  Ideas, values, beliefs, and ethnics.

  A sense of purpose, connection and/or belonging in life.
• Morbidity


  Ill health in an individual and levels of ill health within a population (often expressed through incidence, prevalence).
• Years lost due to disability (YLD)


  A measure of this - one YLD in equal to one 'healthy' year of life lost due to time lived with illness, injury, and/or disease.
• Incidence


  Refers to the number of new cases of new cases of a condition in a given period (usually 12 months).
• Prevalence


  Refers to the total number of cases of a condition at a given time.
• Burden of Disease


  A measure of the impact of disease and injuries, specifically it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability.

  Measured in DALY.
• DALY


  Disability adjusted life years.
• Rate of Hospitalization


  can occur as the result of requiring care for chronic conditions.
• Mortality


  The number of deaths in a population in a given period.
• Years of Life Lost (YLL)

  A measure of how many years of expected life are lost due to premature death.
• Health status


  An individual's or a population's overall health, taking into account various aspects such as life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors.
• Health Indicators


  Standard statistics that are used to measure and compare health status (e.g. life expectancy, mortality rates, morbidity rates).
• Life expectancy


  The number of years of life, on average, remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates do not change.

  The most commonly used to measure is life expectancy of birth.
• The 8 health indicators

  1. Life Expectancy

  2. Mortality

  3. Core activity limitation

  4. Morbidity

  5. Rates of Hospitalization

  6. Self-assessed health status

  7. Phycological distress

  8. Burden of Disease.
• Health Behaviours


  Behaviors of an individual that either have a positive or negative impact upon their health and wellbeing.
• Core Activity Limitation


  An indicator that measures the extent to which individuals in a population are limited in undertaking activities or participating in the core life areas in self-care, mobility and communication.
• Psychological distress


  An indicator that measures the mental health and wellbeing of a population (level of nervousness and agitation).
• Self-assessed Health Status


  A measure of a population's health based on a person's own perception of their health and wellbeing.
• Indigenous Perspectives and priorities


  - Culture

  - Connection to the land

  - Social and Emotional health and well being
• Definition of Aboriginal H+W

  Refer to not just physical wellbeing of an individual but to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community.
• Culture


  - Value different priorities and perspectives.

  - Western: Professional medical practice and intervention when required. Reactive.

  - Chinese: The body where each part is seen as interconnected. Good harmony which encompasses good health and wellbeing. Proactive.
• Socioeconomic status


  - A measure of a person's social and economic based on income, education and occupation.

  Low SES- H+W not a major priority. More likely to rate health status negatively.

  High SES- Value and prioritize H+W. More likely to spend money on private health and on preventative health care measures.
• Age


  - Health and wellbeing perspectives increase in complexity as our age increases.

  - As we age, we become more aware, independent, and appreciate our body's health and wellbeing
• Gender


  Males and females value different perspectives and priorities.

  -Males: Less likely to think they are at risk, can lead to a false sense of things like weight management.

  -Females: Social media influence what women perceive as 'healthy' vs. 'unhealthy'.