HSS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: World Health Organization, Autonomic Nervous System, Psychoneuroimmunology
31 Jan 2018
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Hss1101 - determinants of health: defining health lecture 2. The dynamic, ever-changing process of trying to achieve individual potential in the physical, social, mental, occupational, emotional, environmental, and spiritual dimensions. Changing views of health: absence of disease, good hygiene, complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (world health organization, 1947) Shift in main causes of death from infectious to chronic diseases. Achieving a high level in each dimension of health. Uses a population health approach living and working conditions need to be addressed to achieve change by individuals. Emphasizes physical activity and nutrition and their relationship to healthy weight. Primary prevention: actions designed to stop health problems before they start. Secondary prevention: intervention early in the development of a health problem to reduce symptoms or to halt its progression. Tertiary prevention: treatment or rehabilitation efforts aimed at limiting the effects of a disease. Keep up with regular self-exams and medical check-ups.
