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• What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)?

  “A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
• How have health definitions changed over time?

  Health was previously seen as the absence of illness or disease until the mid-20th century.
• Why do different people have different meanings of health?

  Health has different meanings to different people based on personal experiences and perspectives.
• What are the dimensions of health?

  • Mental
  • Emotional
  • Social
  • Spiritual
  • Physical
• How are the dimensions of health interrelated?

  A change in one dimension leads to changes in others.
• What does the 'M' in MESSP stand for?

  Mental
• What does the 'E' in MESSP stand for?

  Emotional
• What does the 'S' in MESSP stand for?

  Social
• What does the 'P' in MESSP stand for?

  Physical
• What is mental health defined as?

  The ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity.
• What does emotional health involve?

  Managing feelings appropriately and developing resilience and self-esteem.
• How does social health manifest?

  Through the way people interact with others, influenced by personality and social opportunities.
• What is spiritual health?

  Moral or religious well-being and a sense of life’s purpose.
• What does physical health refer to?

  The physical matter of the body and its functions.
• What is the concept of good health based on?

  All dimensions of health interacting positively.
• What does the relative nature of health mean?

  Health status can vary in comparison to others or at different times.
• What does the dynamic nature of health refer to?

  Changes in health status that occur at any point in a person's lifetime.
• What environmental factors can change an individual's health?

  Water supplies, waste disposal, and sanitation.
• What does the health continuum measure?

  The health status of an individual at any point in time.
• How can health change over time?


  Health can improve or deteriorate depending on circumstances.
• What factors determine an individual's health potential?

  Heredity, experiences, decisions, and access to health services.
• How do perceptions of health vary among individuals?

  Everyone has their own understanding of how “healthy” they are.
• What factors contribute to health inequalities?

  Age, gender, ethnicity, social and economic status, disability, and geographic location.
• How do socio-economic differences result in health inequalities?

  They create disparities in access to resources and health services.
• What implications do different perceptions of health have?

  They identify health issues to the public and address them through campaigns and programs.
• How are perceptions of health viewed as social constructs?

  A person's health status is influenced by sociocultural factors surrounding them.
• What role does media play in influencing health?

  Media can impact attitudes and intentions regarding health, both positively and negatively.
• What health behaviors do young people engage in that impact their future?

  Decisions regarding schooling, relationships, sexual behaviors, employment, drug usage, and alcohol usage.
• What is the current life expectancy for men and women?

  Men: 78 years and women: 83 years.
• By how much has life expectancy improved?

  By a further 5 years.
• By what percentage have death rates decreased?

  By 50%.
• By what percentage has suicide decreased?

  By 40%.
• What percentage of young people are likely to have a severe disability?

  2%.
• What has happened to asthma rates?

  Asthma rates have declined.
• How do families contribute to the health of young people?

  Families provide physical, emotional, and economic support.
• What percentage of young people live in a stable house?

  90%.
• How does education relate to health?

  Higher levels of education report fewer levels of illnesses and better mental health.
• What changes have occurred in families in Australia?

  Changes include blended families, having fewer children, and having children later in life.
• What are common hazards for young people?

  Traffic accidents and drug/alcohol use.
• What is the leading cause of death for young people?

  Injury and poisoning.