Contemporary Health Issues 1 - Concept of Health

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What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health as?

Absence of diseases only

Ability to perform daily activities

State of complete physical, mental and social well-being (correct)

State of complete emotional well-being

How is health best described in terms of its nature?

A measurable outcome of physical fitness

A fixed state that does not change

An innate characteristic determined at birth

A dynamic and ever-changing process (correct)

What does health education provide individuals, groups, and communities?

Physical training programs only

Cures for diseases and illnesses

Access to medical treatment

Opportunity to acquire information and skills for quality health decisions (correct)

According to the provided content, what does wellness allow individuals to do despite limitations?

Perform normal daily tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of health that distinguishes it from wellness?

Health is an ideal worth achieving Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes health education according to the Joint Committee on Health Education?

Combination of planned learning experiences based on sound theories Signup and view all the answers

How is wellbeing best characterized in the context of health and wellness?

A dynamic and individualized process Signup and view all the answers

What additional aspect does wellness include according to Fahey, Insell, and Roth?

Living rich, meaningful, and vital lives Signup and view all the answers

What does wellness symbolize in terms of self-acceptance?

Acceptance of oneself Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes wellness?

A life-long process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Healthy People 2010 goals?

Increase access to health information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of health and wellness?

Technological Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how does one achieve wellness?

By engaging in regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

What does the Wellness Continuum illustrate?

The relationship between years of healthy life and total lifespan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'total outlook' in wellness?

Having a positive perspective Signup and view all the answers

What is a misconception about wellness as stated in the content?

Wellness requires the best choices in every situation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecturer and Contact Information

Lecturer: Dr. Toba Bamitale
Phone No.: 08023244625

Contemporary Health Issues 1 (AFE 101)

Concepts of Health, Health Education, and Wellness
First Lecture

Concept of Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
An ideal person experiencing this state of health is practically impossible to achieve
Factors like age, heredity, and environment make it difficult to achieve this ideal state.

What is Health?

Health is the capacity to leave a satisfying life, fulfill ambitions, and accommodate change. (Ottawa Charter, World Health Organisation, 1986)
Health is specific to the person's life—it's personal
Health is a dynamic, ever-changing process
Health is holistic not just the absence of disease
Health is related to the quality of someone's life
Health is multidimensional
Health is related to a person's ability to cope with the challenges of life

Concept of Health Education

The Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology (2001) defines health education as any planned combination of learning experiences based on sound theories.
These experiences give individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions.
Health education comprises of the consciously constructed opportunities for learning which involves some form of communication designed to improve health literacy, including improving knowledge, and developing life skills conducive to individual and community health.

Concept of Wellness

Wellness, as described by Fahey, Insell and Roth (2003), is the state where individuals rise above physical, mental, and social limitations to live fulfilling and rich lives.
In spite of having disease or infirmity, a person in a state of wellness can still perform their daily tasks while striving to achieve the ideal health status described by the WHO.
This makes wellness a dynamic and individualized process.
Wellness is a lifelong process that produces a positive state of personal well-being at any given time.
It is characterised by a positive feelings about oneself, optimal physical, psychological, and social functioning and the capacity to control and minimize both internal and external risk factors.
Wellness is a process, not a goal.
It is about integrating mind, body, and spirit and accepting oneself.
While one’s beliefs, feelings, and actions influence one's health, one does not need to make the best decision in all situations.

The Wellness Continuum

A continuum depicting the spectrum from illness to wellness, with a neutral point representing a state with no presence of illness or wellness.

Years of Healthy Life

Total lifespan is approximately 77.4 years.
8.1 years represent unhealthy living
69.3 years represent healthy living

Healthy People 2010 Goals

Increase the span of "healthy" life
Eliminate health disparities
Increase access to information and services for all people

Dimensions of Health and Wellness

The dimensions include: Emotional/Mental, Intellectual, Physical, Social and Spiritual

Achieving Wellness

Wellness is a product of healthy lifestyles, just like fitness is the product of regular exercise.
Wellness reflects how one feels about life and also one's ability to function effectively.

Optimal Health Model

Components include freedom from disease, optimal functioning, wellness and quality of life, meaningful work, contribution to society, freedom from debilitating conditions and wellness

Factors Influencing Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Healthy lifestyles like regular physical activity, eating well, stress management, avoiding destructive habits, safe sex practices, good safety habits, learning first aid and personal health habits, seeking and complying with medical advice, being an informed consumer, and protecting the environment.
Other influencing factors include heredity, environment, and poor medical care.

Benefits of Living a Wellness Lifestyle

Increase energy levels and productivity at work and school.
Decrease absenteeism from school and work.
Decrease recovery time after illness and injury.
Supply the body with proper nutrients
Improve awareness of personal needs and the ways to meet them
Expand and develop intellectual abilities
Increase the ability to communicate emotion to others and to act assertively rather than aggressively or passively
Promote the attitude that life's difficulties are challenges and opportunities rather than overwhelming threats
Increase ability to cope with stress and resist depression
Improve cardio respiratory system
Increase muscle tone, strength, flexibility and endurance
Improve physical appearance
Help prevent premature onset of chronic disease
Regulate and improve overall body function
Promote self-confidence
Delay ageing process
Promote social awareness and ability to reach out to others, to understand others and care for others

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Explore the fundamental concepts of health, health education, and wellness in this initial lecture of AFE 101. Understand the multidimensional nature of health as defined by the World Health Organization and its implications for personal well-being. Gain insights into the dynamic and holistic characteristics of health beyond mere absence of disease.