Promoting Good Health AO1a
People can interpret health and well-being differently, as everyone has slightly different ideas and beliefs. The World Health Organisation defined health as a ‘State of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ in 1948. The WHO where greatly criticised for this definition and in 1984 updated it. Their updated definition is:
’The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realise aspirations and satisfy needs, and on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health is therefore seen as a resource for concept emphasising social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities.’
The WHO was right to adapt their definition. The updated version allows people that perhaps have a disability to be classed as healthy.
Health can be categorised into six different aspects and these aspects have several components needed in order to maintain these aspects
Physical Health is how well the human body is functioning and is most likely the easiest aspect of health to measure. To maintain a good measure of physical health you need to get adequate sleep, regular exercise. These components go well with a balanced diet and managed stress levels. Emotional Health is the ability to express feelings such as joy, fear or sadness. Having good emotional health allows you to cope well with depression and anxiety.
Social Health is the ability to form and maintain relationships with a variety of people. Being able to relate to others is essential social health allows you to interact with your family and the wider community.
Mental health is the ability to think clearly and coherently, it is greatly linked to emotional health.
Intellectual Health is when the brain requires stimulation and challenge, this is kept up with life long learning. Having an active role in employment and the curiosity to update your knowledge will facilitate good intellectual health.
Spiritual Health
’The extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one hand, to realise aspirations and satisfy needs, and on the other hand, to change or cope with the environment. Health is therefore seen as a resource for concept emphasising social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities.’
The WHO was right to adapt their definition. The updated version allows people that perhaps have a disability to be classed as healthy.
Health can be categorised into six different aspects and these aspects have several components needed in order to maintain these aspects
Physical Health is how well the human body is functioning and is most likely the easiest aspect of health to measure. To maintain a good measure of physical health you need to get adequate sleep, regular exercise. These components go well with a balanced diet and managed stress levels. Emotional Health is the ability to express feelings such as joy, fear or sadness. Having good emotional health allows you to cope well with depression and anxiety.
Social Health is the ability to form and maintain relationships with a variety of people. Being able to relate to others is essential social health allows you to interact with your family and the wider community.
Mental health is the ability to think clearly and coherently, it is greatly linked to emotional health.
Intellectual Health is when the brain requires stimulation and challenge, this is kept up with life long learning. Having an active role in employment and the curiosity to update your knowledge will facilitate good intellectual health.
Spiritual Health