Role of Family in Health and Disease
Paper Topic: Role of family in health and disease
Role of family in health and disease The good health of an individual primarily increases the longevity of an individual 's life . The sphere of health has increased far beyond the concept of health system of the previous generation , including exercise and well-being . In this context , autonomy means the right of the patient to choose the treatment that he believes is best for him . The intimate knowledge of the family regarding the individual aids the decision making process . When the individual is in poor health , his actions are limited thereby necessitating support from family and friends Stress When there is a common problem creating stress , the whole family is stuck in a vicious cycle of negativity aggravating health related issues . When there is an increasing demand in the ability to cope stress becomes a threat to the physical and emotional well-being of the others as well Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that cause personal imbalance in life . Prolonged exposure to stress increases the risk to health as stress is cumulative . Anything that forces one to adjust is a stressor . These include a divorce , a child leaving home , a planned pregnancy , a move to a new town , a career change , graduating process , diagnosis of a malignant disease . These events are rare occurrences in a lifetime . Therefore , analyzing further , we conclude that major stressors are the daily hassles and demands made on an individual Family and relationships are the most common stressors , though environmental conditions can be strenuous . Arguments , financial conditions , marital disagreements , rebellious teens , or caring for a chronically ill family member or a child with special needs can increase stress levels of all the family members . Some of these situations have an impact on society . Therefore , poverty , financial pressures , racial and sexual discrimination or harassment ,
Role of family in health and disease The good health of an individual primarily increases the longevity of an individual 's life . The sphere of health has increased far beyond the concept of health system of the previous generation , including exercise and well-being . In this context , autonomy means the right of the patient to choose the treatment that he believes is best for him . The intimate knowledge of the family regarding the individual aids the decision making process . When the individual is in poor health , his actions are limited thereby necessitating support from family and friends Stress When there is a common problem creating stress , the whole family is stuck in a vicious cycle of negativity aggravating health related issues . When there is an increasing demand in the ability to cope stress becomes a threat to the physical and emotional well-being of the others as well Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that cause personal imbalance in life . Prolonged exposure to stress increases the risk to health as stress is cumulative . Anything that forces one to adjust is a stressor . These include a divorce , a child leaving home , a planned pregnancy , a move to a new town , a career change , graduating process , diagnosis of a malignant disease . These events are rare occurrences in a lifetime . Therefore , analyzing further , we conclude that major stressors are the daily hassles and demands made on an individual Family and relationships are the most common stressors , though environmental conditions can be strenuous . Arguments , financial conditions , marital disagreements , rebellious teens , or caring for a chronically ill family member or a child with special needs can increase stress levels of all the family members . Some of these situations have an impact on society . Therefore , poverty , financial pressures , racial and sexual discrimination or harassment ,