what does health mean to individuals?
Pdhpe – study notes.
1. What does health mean to individuals?
Meanings of health: the world health organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Further good health is a resource for life, not the object of living. Health also has different meanings according to the concepts and measures used by different professionals groups working in the health field.
Dimensions of health: 1. Physical health: the systems of the body function well and there is absence of disease and other disorders of the body.
2. Social health: involves interactions with other people in the family, circle of friends and the wider community. Healthy and happy relationships and positive friendships are part of social health.
3. Mental health: good mental health is characterised by the ability of individuals to function satisfactorily in their community, and in the way they interact with others. Good mental health is that state of coping, feeling good and being in control of life.
4. Emotional health: is the resilience to cope with daily problems, stress and anger. Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth help the individuals to understand his or her emotions.
5. Spiritual health: may involve a belief in god or a higher power, a genuine concern and compassion for fellow humans and a concern for the environment.
Perceptions of health: health perceptions as a social construct are shaped by the people that live in a society and are influenced by the cultural values, social structure and interactions of those people. The media, peers and family impact on health perceptions in society.
Health behaviours of young people: The positive health statues of young people: health status is a term of used to describe the state of an individual, the community or the population of a region or country, measured against an identifiable standard.
The health of young people is influenced by the interaction of
1. What does health mean to individuals?
Meanings of health: the world health organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Further good health is a resource for life, not the object of living. Health also has different meanings according to the concepts and measures used by different professionals groups working in the health field.
Dimensions of health: 1. Physical health: the systems of the body function well and there is absence of disease and other disorders of the body.
2. Social health: involves interactions with other people in the family, circle of friends and the wider community. Healthy and happy relationships and positive friendships are part of social health.
3. Mental health: good mental health is characterised by the ability of individuals to function satisfactorily in their community, and in the way they interact with others. Good mental health is that state of coping, feeling good and being in control of life.
4. Emotional health: is the resilience to cope with daily problems, stress and anger. Self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth help the individuals to understand his or her emotions.
5. Spiritual health: may involve a belief in god or a higher power, a genuine concern and compassion for fellow humans and a concern for the environment.
Perceptions of health: health perceptions as a social construct are shaped by the people that live in a society and are influenced by the cultural values, social structure and interactions of those people. The media, peers and family impact on health perceptions in society.
Health behaviours of young people: The positive health statues of young people: health status is a term of used to describe the state of an individual, the community or the population of a region or country, measured against an identifiable standard.
The health of young people is influenced by the interaction of