Free VCE Health & Human Development Flashcard Review

Health and wellbeing is a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is multidimensional and includes the capacity to function optimally across these dimensions.

The bodily functions and biological systems that enable an individual to maintain basic physiological processes, exercise, resist disease, and engage in daily activities without limitations due to illness or injury.

Cognitive and emotional capacity including the ability to think clearly, concentrate, process information, manage emotions, cope with stress, and maintain psychological wellbeing and resilience.

The ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships, participate in community, communicate effectively, feel a sense of belonging, and experience quality social interactions that provide support and connection.

The capacity to recognise, express and manage feelings appropriately, develop self-awareness, maintain a positive outlook, and experience contentment and satisfaction with life.

A sense of meaning, purpose and direction in life; connection to personal values and beliefs; relationship with something greater than oneself; and alignment between actions and core principles.

Illness is the personal, individual experience and interpretation of not feeling well, involving symptoms, distress and disruption to daily functioning; distinct from disease, which is the objective medical condition diagnosed by healthcare professionals.

The World Health Organization identifies peace, shelter, education, food, income, stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and equity as fundamental prerequisites that enable individuals and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Health and wellbeing function as a personal and community resource that enables individuals to cope with life challenges, achieve personal goals, contribute to society, and enhance quality of life.

The number of new cases of a disease or health condition occurring in a defined population during a specific time period; measured as new cases per 100,000 population; indicates how often a disease develops in a population.

The total number of existing cases of a disease or health condition in a defined population at a specific point in time; expressed as a percentage or per 100,000 population; indicates the burden of disease in the community.

The incidence or prevalence of disease or illness in a population; refers to illness, disease and health conditions; used to measure the health status and disease burden of a community.

The number of deaths in a defined population during a specific period, usually expressed as deaths per 100,000 population per year; provides evidence of the overall health status and major causes of death in a population.

The average number of years a person is expected to live from birth, based on current age-specific mortality rates; reflects the overall health status of a population and is influenced by access to healthcare, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors.

The average number of years an individual can expect to live in 'full health' by accounting for years lost to illness, disability or premature death; measures health status more comprehensively than life expectancy alone.

A measure of disease burden calculated as the sum of years of life lost (YLL) due to premature death and years lost due to disability (YLD); one DALY represents one lost year of 'healthy' life.

The number of years of life lost due to premature death in a population; calculated as the difference between actual age at death and expected life expectancy; component of the DALY measure.

The number of years an individual lives with a disabling health condition; calculated by multiplying the prevalence of a condition by the disability weight assigned to that condition; component of the DALY measure.

Genetic factors, age, sex, immunity and susceptibility to disease that influence an individual's health status and risk of developing certain conditions.

Individual lifestyle choices and habits including diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, sexual practices and stress management that influence health outcomes and disease risk.