Health Education Fundamentals

Study Notes

Physical Health

Dimensions of Health:
- Physical health: bodily functions and structure
- Mental health: emotional and psychological well-being
- Social health: relationships and interactions with others
- Spiritual health: sense of purpose and meaning
Risk Factors for Poor Health:
- Unhealthy diet
- Physical inactivity
- Tobacco use
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Stress
Chronic Diseases:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cancer
- Mental health disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety)

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health Continuum:
- Mental health
- Mental health problems (e.g. anxiety, depression)
- Mental illness (e.g. psychosis, bipolar disorder)
Positive Mental Health:
- Self-acceptance
- Self-esteem
- Resilience
- Positive relationships
- Purpose and meaning
Mental Health Interventions:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Medications (e.g. antidepressants)
- Lifestyle changes (e.g. exercise, mindfulness)

Determinants of Health

Social Determinants:
- Socioeconomic status
- Education
- Occupation
- Environmental factors (e.g. housing, transportation)
Lifestyle Factors:
- Diet and nutrition
- Physical activity
- Sleep
- Stress management
Healthcare System:
- Access to healthcare
- Healthcare quality
- Healthcare policy

Health Promotion and Prevention

Health Promotion Strategies:
- Health education
- Environmental changes (e.g. bike lanes, healthy food options)
- Policy changes (e.g. tobacco bans, sugar taxes)
Disease Prevention:
- Screening and early detection
- Vaccinations
- Infectious disease control
- Health risk assessments

Description

Assess your understanding of the basics of health education, including dimensions of health, risk factors, chronic diseases, mental health, and determinants of health. Test your knowledge of health promotion strategies and disease prevention methods.