Health 250 Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the six dimensions of health?

Physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, and environmental.

What is the definition of health?

A state of complete well-being including physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, and environmental dimensions.

What is the definition of wellness?

A lifestyle choice of personal responsibility and optional enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

What is physical health?

Good physical fitness and confidence in a person. Signup and view all the answers

What is psychological health?

Emotional and mental states. Signup and view all the answers

What is spiritual health?

The ability to identify one's basic purpose in life and to achieve one's full potential. Signup and view all the answers

What is social health?

The ability to interact with other people in the social environment, develop satisfying interpersonal relationships, and fulfill social roles. Signup and view all the answers

What is intellectual health?

The ability to learn and use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. Signup and view all the answers

What is environmental health?

The ability to promote health measures to improve the standard of living and quality of community. Signup and view all the answers

What is occupational wellness?

The ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure. Signup and view all the answers

What does intellectual wellness imply?

Overcoming health behavior gap, possessing an internal locus of control, having a strong sense of self-efficacy. Signup and view all the answers

What is a locus of control?

Being in control of your life. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

The belief in your ability to change and cope with challenges. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 most important leading causes of death?

Heart disease, cancer, stroke. Signup and view all the answers

What is the health care cost per person?

$2.6 trillion or about $8,000 per person. Signup and view all the answers

What are the outcomes of chapter 1?

Define health and wellness, identify the six dimensions of health, describe health disparities, outline the Iceberg Model, and detail goals for the Healthy People 2020 Initiative. Signup and view all the answers

What are the leading causes of death from ages 15-24?

Unintentional injuries, homicide, suicide. Signup and view all the answers

What are the leading causes of death from ages 25-44?

Unintentional injuries, cancer, heart disease. Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals for Healthy People 2020?

Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; achieve health equity and eliminate disparities. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to health disparities?

Poverty, race & ethnicity, gender. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dimensions of Health

Six dimensions encompass physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, and environmental aspects.
Each dimension contributes to overall well-being and interrelates with others.

Definition of Health

Health is a state of complete well-being across physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, and environmental domains.

Definition of Wellness

Wellness involves personal responsibility and choices that enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Physical Health

Involves good physical fitness and self-confidence contributing to overall health.

Psychological Health

Relates to emotional and mental states, impacting the way individuals handle stress and interact socially.

Spiritual Health

The ability to identify life’s purpose and realize full potential, connecting with personal beliefs and values.

Involves interaction with others, developing satisfying relationships, and fulfilling social roles effectively.

Intellectual Health

The capacity to learn and effectively use information for personal, familial, and career development.

Environmental Health

The ability to implement health measures that enhance living standards and community well-being.

Occupational Wellness

Achieving a balance between work responsibilities and leisure activities for a fulfilling life.

Intellectual Wellness

Involves overcoming health behavior gaps, maintaining an internal locus of control, and demonstrating self-efficacy.

Locus of Control

Refers to the degree of control individuals feel they have over their life outcomes.

Self-Efficacy

A belief in one’s ability to manage challenges and initiate changes in life.

Leading Causes of Death

Three significant causes: heart disease, cancer, and stroke represent the leading health threats.

Health Care Costs

Health care expenses amount to approximately $2.6 trillion, averaging about $8,000 per person.

Chapter Outcomes

Understand definitions of health and wellness and the interplay of health dimensions.
Recognize how poverty, race, and gender impact health disparities in the U.S.
Familiarize with the Iceberg Model to illustrate health layers.
Grasp overarching goals of the Healthy People 2020 Initiative: eliminating preventable health issues and achieving health equity.
Learn about the stages of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and apply relevant strategies.

Causes of Death Among Youth

For ages 15-24, leading causes include unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide.
For ages 25-44, unintentional injuries, cancer, and heart disease are the primary causes.

Goals for Healthy People 2020

Aim to eliminate preventable diseases, disabilities, injuries, and premature death.
Strive for health equity and the improvement of health across all demographic groups.

Contributing Factors to Health Disparities

Key factors include poverty, race and ethnicity, and gender, which play critical roles in health equity and access.

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Test your knowledge on the six dimensions of health with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts including definitions and lifestyle choices that contribute to overall well-being. Perfect for Health 250 students looking to reinforce their understanding.