Biological Perspective of Health Quiz

A state of complete well-being encompassing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects.

Factors that influence a person's health and well-being, including individual characteristics, behaviors, living environment, social connections, and economic conditions.

Factors that directly affect an individual's health, such as nutrition, lifestyle, and genetics.

The impact of diet on health and well-being, including the balance and adequacy of nutrients consumed.

A diet that provides a suitable amount of all necessary nutrients for optimal growth, development, and overall health.

An imbalance of nutrients, either from deficiency or excess, leading to health problems.

Essential substances found in food that support growth, development, and bodily functions.

The influence of genetics, social interactions, and psychological well-being on an individual's health.

Heart disease rates are higher in males than females, especially between ages 15-64. This may be attributed to factors like smoking, drinking, and dietary habits.

Factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease. In men, these often include smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming less fruits and vegetables.

Ethnicity, a shared cultural heritage, can influence health outcomes. It is distinct from race, which focuses on physical features.

Ethnicity is not based on biological factors, but rather a shared cultural tradition and origin. Individuals with different physical appearances can belong to the same ethnicity.

The idea that racial and ethnic health disparities were solely caused by genetic differences has been largely rejected.

Social factors, such as socioeconomic conditions, access to healthcare, and lifestyle choices, play a significant role in health outcomes.

Obesity rates are increasing globally, not just in Western countries.

The idea that sickle cell anemia was solely a 'racial' disease was challenged. While it's linked to a gene, social factors also influence its prevalence.

This viewpoint examines the internal factors within a person that influence their health, focusing on physical aspects like body size, functioning, and susceptibility to disease.

Refers to the state of the body and its systems, including its ability to function properly and resist disease.

This includes how well the body performs various tasks, such as sensory perception, movement, and recovery from illness.

These are the natural changes in the body throughout life, influenced by genetics, that occur in a specific order.

The impact of inherited genes on physical traits and health, determining predispositions to certain diseases.

The environment a baby experiences in the womb can affect its health, both positively and negatively.

These result from faulty genes, causing health problems due to missing or altered parts of the genetic code.

A condition where an entire chromosome or a portion of it is missing, leading to health issues.

Fundamental requirements like love, affection, acceptance, and feeling important. These are essential for developing a sense of identity and self-esteem.

The process of learning and growing in social skills, relationships, and interactions, influenced by psychological well-being.

A theory explaining human motivation, suggesting that basic needs must be met before individuals can pursue higher goals. This applies to social development.

A state of well-being connected to one's faith, hope, and commitment to a belief system. It provides meaning and purpose to life.

A system of faith and practices that influences health through connection with a higher power or larger reality.

From a spiritual perspective, achieving holistic health is linked to a positive relationship with God.

Values and convictions that influence an individual's behavior and motivation. These can be crucial for survival and living a meaningful life.

From a spiritual perspective, a strong belief system, particularly in religion, is fundamental to health. It provides meaning, purpose, and a path to personal fulfillment.

Health is simply the absence of illness or disease. This perspective focuses on individual risks and disease prevention.

Health involves multiple aspects including physical, social, psychological, spiritual, ecological, and cultural factors. It emphasizes well-being and health for all individuals.

Interconnectedness among individuals within a community through shared values, experiences, and support systems.

Groups of people who share common characteristics, interests, or goals, regardless of geographical location. These groups can be based on gender, age, culture, or other factors.

Focused on cost containment, disease prevention, and targeted interventions for high-risk groups.

Policies and programs address overall health for the entire population, using various levels of intervention.

Citizens are primarily involved in complying with health policies and programs.

Community members actively participate in decision-making, control, and shaping health policies and programs.

Social care provides support to individuals within their community or social groups, offering assistance with mental well-being, finances, communication, safety, basic needs like food and shelter, and other resources to promote independence and self-esteem.

Reciprocity refers to a mutual exchange in relationships, where actions and influences are shared, and giving and taking occur in balance.

Empathy means understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, especially those facing difficulties or challenges.

Social care helps strengthen community bonds by fostering reciprocity and shared responsibility, creating an environment where people support each other.

Social care benefits individuals by helping them learn empathy, develop confidence, and improve their communication and problem-solving skills.

Empathy allows us to connect with others on a deeper level, understanding their perspectives and motivations.

Social support systems provide a network of individuals who offer emotional, practical, and informational assistance to each other, enhancing well-being and coping mechanisms.

Reciprocity strengthens relationships by fostering a sense of fairness, mutual respect, and shared responsibility, promoting cooperation and trust.

An imbalance of nutrients can be a major cause of certain cancers.

The interconnectedness of the world, impacting health by spreading information, services, and diseases.

Globalization allows for quicker spread of health promotion strategies and policies from developed to developing countries.

Increased travel and interaction between countries raise the risk of spreading infectious diseases.

Globalization helps expand medical access by facilitating movement of medical personnel, patients seeking services abroad, establishment of foreign medical organizations, and cross-border health trades.

Air pollution can lead to acute and chronic health problems, ranging from respiratory issues to even death.

Fluorocarbons from aerosols deplete the ozone layer, leading to increased UV radiation and skin cancer.

Technological advancements can have both positive and negative impacts on health, like improved medical treatments but also potential environmental hazards.

Globalization and technological advancement shape health outcomes through disease spread, access to services, environmental changes, and health promotion strategies.

A measure of vital statistics like height, weight, blood pressure, and nutritional status.

Data about people's choices, such as smoking, drinking, exercising, eating healthily, and practicing safe sex.

Measurements of air and water quality, housing type, and density.

Measurements of wealth, access to healthcare, and people's beliefs about health.

Measures how well people can do everyday activities and their fitness level.

A measure of happiness, satisfaction, self-esteem, and freedom from anxiety and stress.

A measure of social connections, perceived adequacy, and ability to function in a community.

A broad measure incorporating physical, psychological, social, and occupational well-being.

International conferences dedicated to improving global health through policy, collaboration, and action.

A key declaration of the 4th International Conference on Health Promotion, highlighting the importance of tackling health determinants in the 21st century.

A charter adopted at the 6th Global Conference on Health Promotion, addressing challenges and commitments related to infectious diseases and chronic illnesses.

Factors that influence health and well-being, such as social conditions, environment, genetics, and individual behaviors.

Actively engaging communities in shaping health policies and programs, moving beyond passive compliance to empowerment.

Collaborations between various sectors of society to address health issues and create a healthy environment.

Shifting healthcare focus beyond treating disease to promoting well-being, prevention, and addressing social determinants.

Creating policies that promote health, prevent disease, and address social inequalities.

Helping disadvantaged people helps us understand their challenges and develop empathy, leading to solutions and a commitment to the community.

Helping others through social care boosts our confidence by recognizing our abilities, planning & executing care, and taking on responsibility for a caring society.

Providing social care improves our communication skills by utilizing empathy and nonverbal cues to express support and understanding.

Social care involves identifying problems, analyzing needs, planning solutions, implementing action, evaluating outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement.

Providing social care expands our responsibility beyond ourselves. We become aware of different social issues and develop a commitment to helping others.

Social care experiences help us understand the varied needs of different people and cultures, fostering respect and compatibility.

Social care helps strengthen community bonds by encouraging reciprocity, shared responsibility, and a supportive environment.

Social care benefits individuals by fostering empathy, building confidence, improving communication and problem-solving skills, and promoting a sense of responsibility.

The use of technology like computers, smartphones, and the internet can lead to a decrease in communication within families and communities, causing a breakdown in community bonds.

Focuses on personal independence and self-reliance, prioritizing individual needs over those of the group, which can weaken traditional community bonds built on kinship and shared responsibility.

Long working hours and irregular schedules can hinder people's ability to participate in community activities, leading to weakened social connections.

Members of the same community are more likely to help each other, showing greater accommodation and support compared to individuals outside the community.

A decline in the strength of connections between members of a community, often caused by factors like technological advancements, individualism, or long working hours.

Individualism's emphasis on personal independence can lead to a decrease in community bonds as people prioritize their own needs over those of the group, diminishing shared responsibility and collective action.

Long and irregular working hours can prevent people from participating in community events and activities, leading to decreased social interactions and weakened community bonds.

While technology can enhance communication over long distances, it can also contribute to a breakdown in community bonds by reducing face-to-face interaction, isolating people from their families and neighborhoods.