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Which of the following statements best differentiates between 'disease' and 'illness'?
Which of the following statements best differentiates between 'disease' and 'illness'?
- Disease is a subjective experience, while illness is a medical condition with identifiable symptoms.
- Disease is a medical condition with specific causes and symptoms, while illness is a personal experience of a disease or injury. (correct)
- Disease refers to the physical manifestation of a condition, whereas illness is related to interactions with other people.
- Disease and illness are interchangeable terms describing a person's overall state of health and wellbeing.
Which characteristic is most indicative of optimal physical health and wellbeing?
Which characteristic is most indicative of optimal physical health and wellbeing?
- Complete absence of stress and anxiety in daily life.
- Ability to effectively express and manage emotional reactions.
- Appropriate levels of physical fitness and healthy body weight. (correct)
- High levels of social interaction and community involvement.
A person who maintains productive relationships and communicates effectively most clearly demonstrates:
A person who maintains productive relationships and communicates effectively most clearly demonstrates:
- Optimal mental health and wellbeing.
- Optimal social health and wellbeing. (correct)
- Optimal spiritual health and wellbeing.
- Optimal emotional health and wellbeing.
Which of the following is the MOST relevant example of emotional health and wellbeing?
Which of the following is the MOST relevant example of emotional health and wellbeing?
Low levels of stress and anxiety are characteristics of:
Low levels of stress and anxiety are characteristics of:
An individual who acts according to their developed personal values and feels a sense of connection to the world is demonstrating:
An individual who acts according to their developed personal values and feels a sense of connection to the world is demonstrating:
How does optimal physical health and wellbeing primarily benefit an individual as a resource?
How does optimal physical health and wellbeing primarily benefit an individual as a resource?
How does a population with optimal health and wellbeing act as a national resource?
How does a population with optimal health and wellbeing act as a national resource?
Which of the following is the MOST direct benefit of widespread optimal health and wellbeing (HWB) on a global scale?
Which of the following is the MOST direct benefit of widespread optimal health and wellbeing (HWB) on a global scale?
If a country significantly improves the health and wellbeing of its population, what is the MOST likely national-level outcome?
If a country significantly improves the health and wellbeing of its population, what is the MOST likely national-level outcome?
A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a new infectious disease, which results in a large number of individuals contracting the illness. Which epidemiological measure BEST describes this situation at the initial stage of the outbreak?
A community experiences a sudden outbreak of a new infectious disease, which results in a large number of individuals contracting the illness. Which epidemiological measure BEST describes this situation at the initial stage of the outbreak?
In a country with a high maternal mortality rate, which intervention would MOST directly address this issue?
In a country with a high maternal mortality rate, which intervention would MOST directly address this issue?
What does Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE) primarily measure?
What does Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE) primarily measure?
If a country has a high infant mortality rate, which of the following factors is MOST likely contributing to this statistic?
If a country has a high infant mortality rate, which of the following factors is MOST likely contributing to this statistic?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between 'morbidity' and 'mortality'?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between 'morbidity' and 'mortality'?
A researcher is studying a chronic disease in a population. They want to determine the proportion of individuals currently living with the disease, regardless of when they were diagnosed. Which measure is MOST appropriate for this?
A researcher is studying a chronic disease in a population. They want to determine the proportion of individuals currently living with the disease, regardless of when they were diagnosed. Which measure is MOST appropriate for this?
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Disease
Disease
A medical condition with specific causes and identifiable symptoms.
Illness
Illness
Subjective experience of a disease or injury.
Physical Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Physical Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Function of the body and its systems. Includes physical capacity to perform daily activities.
Social Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Social Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
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Emotional Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Emotional Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
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Mental Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Mental Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
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Spiritual Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
Spiritual Health and Wellbeing (HWB)
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Individual Resource: Optimal HWB
Individual Resource: Optimal HWB
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Optimal HWB as a global resource
Optimal HWB as a global resource
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Importance of HWB for individuals
Importance of HWB for individuals
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Importance of HWB nationally
Importance of HWB nationally
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Importance of HWB globally
Importance of HWB globally
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Life expectancy
Life expectancy
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Health adjusted life expectancy (HALE)
Health adjusted life expectancy (HALE)
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Incidence
Incidence
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Prevalence
Prevalence
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Study Notes
- Disease is a medical condition with identifiable symptoms and specific causes like genetics or infection, for example diabetes or cancer.
- Illness is subjective, relating to a personal experience of a disease or injury.
Physical Health and Wellbeing
- Relates to the function of the body and its systems.
- Includes the physical capacity to perform daily tasks.
- Characterized by appropriate physical fitness levels and a healthy body weight.
- Absence of disease or illness is a sign of good physical HWB.
Social Health and Wellbeing
- Relates to the quality of interactions and relationships with other people.
- Includes the ability to manage or adapt to different social situations.
- Characterized by productive relationships, effective communication, and a supportive family.
- The ability to adapt appropriately to social situations is key.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
- Relates to the ability to express feelings appropriately.
- Characterized by the ability to recognize and understand emotional reactions.
- Effective expression and management of emotions is important.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- The current state of wellbeing relating to a person's mind or brain
- Includes the ability to think and process information.
- Characterized by low stress and anxiety levels.
- Optimal self-esteem and positive thought patterns are key for mental HWB.
Spiritual Health and Wellbeing
- Can be defined as ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind.
- Characterized by a sense of belonging and connection to the world.
- Developed personal values and beliefs, and acting accordingly is important.
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a Resource
- Optimal physical health and wellbeing allows individuals to perform daily tasks with sufficient energy, free from illness.
- People have sufficient motivation to work and earn an income.
- People have more opportunity to interact with family and friends, and enjoy life.
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a National Resource
- Residents with optimal health and wellbeing can work, earn an income, and pay taxes.
- Less money needs to be allocated to sickness pensions.
- More resources can be spent on low-cost education and public housing.
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a Global Resource
- Optimal health and wellbeing worldwide reduces diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
- More people are well and have the energy to work and participate in their communities.
- Promotes economic and social sustainability.
Importance of Health and Wellbeing for Individuals
- Ability to earn an income.
- Ability to work productively.
- Good sleep patterns.
Importance of Health and Wellbeing Nationally
- Increased productivity.
- Longer, healthier lives.
- Health system savings.
Importance of Health and Wellbeing Globally
- Promotes sustainability.
- Promotes social development.
- Promotes economic development.
Key Health Indicators
- Life expectancy: How long a person can expect to live, assuming death rates remain constant.
- Health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE): Average time a person can expect to live in full health without the consequences of disease or injury.
- Morbidity: Ill health in an individual or within a population.
- Mortality: Death rates, often at a population level.
- Incidence: The number of new cases of a disease or condition in a population during a given period.
- Prevalence: The total number of cases of a disease or condition present in a population at a given time.
- Burden of disease: The gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability.
- Maternal mortality rate: Number of deaths of pregnant women before, during, or within six weeks after birth, per 100,000 live births.
- Under 5 mortality rate: Number of deaths of children under five years of age per 1000 live births.
- Infant mortality rate: Number of deaths of infants between birth and their first birthday per 1000 live births.
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Description
Explore the interconnected concepts of disease, illness, and overall health. Understand the differences between physical, social and emotional components of wellbeing. Knowing these differences can lead to a better understanding of how to assess an individual's overall state of health.
