Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Quality Of Life, Stereotype, Osteoporosis
4 Feb 2013
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Health the overall condition of body or mind and to be the presence or absence of illness or injury. Wellness optimal health and vitality, encompassing all the dimensions of well- being. Determinants of health twelve factors that influence the health of individuals and groups. Risk factor a condition that increases a person"s chances of diseases or injury. Health promotion a process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. Includes fitness level, ability to care for yourself, and the absence of disease. To achieve this: avoid illnesses and injuries. Reflects the ability to understand and deal with feelings. Involves attending to thoughts and feelings, monitoring reactions and identifying obstacles to emotional stability. To achieve this: find solutions to emotional problems. Interpersonal (or social) wellness constantly challenge their minds. An active mind is essential to wellness because it detects problems, finds solutions, and directs behaviour. Defined by your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships.
