Concept of Health and Illness
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What was the traditional view of health according to the biomedical concept?

  • Absence of disease (correct)
  • Balanced lifestyle
  • Spiritual harmony
  • Wellness in all dimensions

Which term refers to a holistic state of wellbeing, including soundness of mind, body, and spirit?

  • Holistic health (correct)
  • Biomedical concept
  • Mental health
  • Physical fitness

What do the determinants of health refer to?

  • Factors influencing health outcomes (correct)
  • Indicators of good health
  • Risk factors for illness
  • Dimensions of wellness

Which capability involves comparing between acute and chronic illness?

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What skill involves assessing the health status of community health using different indicators?

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What does the biomedical concept of health view?

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Which dimension of health refers to a holistic state of wellbeing including soundness of mind, body, and spirit?

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Traditional view of health according to the biomedical concept?

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What skill involves analyzing the different concepts of health?

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Which capability involves classifying health indicators?

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Biomedical Health

Health is simply the absence of disease. Focused on physical and biological aspects.

Holistic Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Determinants of Health

Factors that influence health outcomes like genetics, behavior, environment, and access to healthcare.

Acute vs. Chronic Illness

Comparing and contrasting the nature, onset, and duration of short-term (acute) vs. long-term (chronic) illnesses.

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Health Indicators

Analyzing information to classify different measures and indicators of health within a community.

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Spiritual Dimension

Soundness of mind, body, and spirit, going beyond physical health to include purpose and values.

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Analyzing Health Concepts

Involves the skills to analyze and differentiate between various concepts of health and illness.

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Assessing Community Health

Skills in conducting assessments of health status using relevant data and measurements.

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Classifying Health Indicators

Using thinking and reasoning skills to understand and classify different health measurements.

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Practical Health Skills

Skills to put health knowledge into action in practical situations.

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Study Notes

Traditional View of Health

  • The traditional view of health according to the biomedical concept views health as the absence of disease or illness.
  • This concept focuses solely on the physical aspect of health, neglecting the mental, social, and spiritual aspects.

Holistic Health

  • The term "wellness" refers to a holistic state of wellbeing, including soundness of mind, body, and spirit.
  • This dimension of health encompasses the overall quality of life, taking into account physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Determinants of Health

  • The determinants of health refer to the factors that influence an individual's health, including lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic conditions.

Health Analysis Capabilities

  • The capability to compare between acute and chronic illness involves analyzing the duration and severity of illnesses.
  • The skill of assessing the health status of a community using different indicators involves evaluating health metrics such as mortality rates, life expectancy, and disease prevalence.
  • The skill of analyzing the different concepts of health involves understanding the various perspectives and dimensions of health, including the biomedical, wellness, and determinants of health approaches.
  • The capability of classifying health indicators involves categorizing and interpreting health data to understand health trends and patterns.

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Learn about the principles of health and disease prevention, including different concepts of health, definitions of health, illness, and wellness, and the influence of human dimensions and basic needs on health and illness. Explore risk factors, determinants, and indicators of health.

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