Four Main Determinants Of The Dynamic Nature Of Health

The term “dynamic” nature of health, is interpreted as always having a constant change overtime. This type of change depends on the impact of the actions that have been taken upon or challenged. According to the WHO, health is a state of complete social, mental and physical well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This assertion is indicating that an individual cannot be contemplated as a healthy well-being if they do not have a complete state of well-being that include the mental, social and physical factors.

There are four main determinants of health that can influence a young person's health, which are the individual factors, socio cultural factors, socio economic factors and environmental factors.
Individual factors, such as attitude, genetics and skills and knowledge affect a young persons health status. Technology, such as the internet has attained information about health. However, this information still does persuade people to live a healthy lifestyle. Genetics are passed on by chromosomal formation, hence heredity diseases can
Young people that live outside the metropolitan areas can easily access heath care services, where as rural people are limited from these benefits. Young males in rural areas are socially pressured and take part in risky behaviour with farm vehicles. Living isolated in communities has increased the suicide level of young rural males. Many groups in society have difficulty accessing health services, due to non-english speaking. They cannot absorb information as quickly as English speakers and hence still be confused. Access to technology can be difficult in remote areas as the health services and support can be a long distant travel and costly. There is a higher risk of poor dimensions of health due to limited access to health services. However, internet is available and affordable in these types of