Unit 1 AOS 1 - the dimensions for health and wellbeing

mental

physical

social

emotional

spiritual

Adequate body weight

healthy body systems

free from injury, illness and disease

adequate energy levels

adequate ability to complete physical tasks

healhty body systems

a sense of belonging and connection to world

supportive network of friends

low levels of stress and anxiety

ability to manage or adapt

positive self-esteem

process information to solve problems

adapt in social situations

high levels of confidence

recognise and understand the range of emotions

effectively respond to emotions and manage them

experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios

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have a high level of resilience

supportive and well functioning-family

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productive relationship with other people

positive meaning and purpose in life

peace and harmony

developed personal values and beliefs

acting according to values and beliefs

good communication skills

health

health is the state of complete physical mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absense of disease or infirmity

religion

hindu

bhudhism

muslim

achieving a balance between body and mind. bhudism follows many rituals to achieve peal of spiritual health which they believe keep them healthy

Christianity

christian faith encourages a person to take care of their health and wellbeing. there are no particular dietary restrictions however it is ideal to go without meat on good friday

youth perspectives on the meaning of health and wellbeing

For youths, physical and social health and wellbeing were highlighted as the most important when asked about several aspects.

for every ilness there is a cure. alcahol is not allowed pork is not allowed to be eaten

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physical health and wellbeing is thought to be natured through Ayurveda. spiritual health and wellbeing is an essential part of Hinduism. sickness and injury is thought to be karma
most hindus are vegetarians and fast as it purifies the body

many youths believed health to be maintaining a good diet, including fruits, vegetables and little junk food.

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aboriginal and tore-strait islanders perspective on health and wellbeing

indicators measuring health status

connection to land

Morbidity- ill health within an individual and levels of ill-health within a population

the importance of culture

social and emotional health and wellbeing

Mortality- number of deaths in a population in a given period

Incidence-refers to the number or rate of new cases of a disease/condition in a population during a given period

body

family and kindships

mind and emotions

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culture

spirituality ,ancestors

community

life expectancy- defined as the number of years of life, on average remaining to an individual at a particular age if death rates do not change.

Self-assessed health status- a measure based on a persons own opinion about how they feel abt their health and wellbeing, their state of mind and their life I general.

Prevalence - the number or proportion of causes of a particular disease or condition present in a population at a given time

DALY- a measure of burden of disease. One DALY equals one year of healthy life last due to premature death and time lived with illness, disease or injury

YLL- a measure of how many healthy years of life are lost due to disease, injury or disability

land is fundamental to health and wellbeing of aboriginal and tore-strait islander people


connection towards land leads to less stress and improved mental health and wellbeing

YLD- a measure of how many years of expected life are lost due to premature death.

socio cultural factors

Family - family has a crucial role to play in the lives of young people as it provides the environment in which they are raised. Through daily interaction they provide support and assistance. Close family relationships, good communication and strong parenting skills are all linked to positive health. Family provides you with shelter, food, clothing which helps in every day life. Who you live with will impact how you feel emotionally and mentally.

aboriginal and tores trait people with strong attachment to culture have better self assessed health status people who join the cultural activities and learn their language have a better mental health and physical wellbeing.

Income- Young people often depend on family income as this has the most influence on them.

Peer group- Young people often turn to their friends first from support and advice instead of family members . A group of friends might improve fitness levels, participation in exercises and will provide a constant source of support and close friends will provide emotional support.

Employment- allows the individual to earn his or her ow income and develop new skills. Through employment young people may learn general skills. Mental health can be enhanced at the workplace.