Health Sciences 1001A/B Midterm: HEALTH-SCIENCE-MIDTERM-REVIEW
2 Nov 2015
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Health: overall condition of body and mind, and the presence or absence of illness/injury. Beyond your control (ie. genes, health care, health care you received as a child) State of complete well-being not merely absence of disease. Positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources plus physical capabilities. Wellness: extended idea of health, largely determined by decisions you make (controlling risk factors) Influences quality and length of life (health-related quality of life=personal sense of physical and mental health. Requires capacity to work, play and maintain satisfying relationships) Defined by your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships. Requires participating in the community, communicating, support networks etc. Includes openness to new ideas, ability to process and use information. Sense of personal satisfaction due to job/job development. Ability to understand and deal with your feelings (with professional help if needed: environmental wellness. Based on livability of surroundings (ie. safety of food, violence level: spiritual wellness.
