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State the WHO's 1946 definition of health.

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Name the five dimensions of health and wellbeing.

Physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual.

What is the difference between emotional and mental health and wellbeing?

Emotional: recognising, expressing and managing feelings and showing resilience. Mental: the state of the mind, including thinking, problem-solving, stress levels, self-esteem and confidence.

What does it mean to say health and wellbeing is subjective?

It depends on personal opinions, experiences, values and culture, so two people in the same situation can rate their health differently.

What does it mean to say health and wellbeing is dynamic?

It is constantly changing, sometimes quickly, as circumstances such as illness, relationships or stress change.

List the nine WHO prerequisites for health.

Peace, shelter, education, food, income, social justice, equity, a stable ecosystem and sustainable resources.

Define equity and explain how it differs from equality.

Equity is fairness: giving extra support to those who need it so everyone can reach a similar level of health. Equality means treating everyone the same regardless of need.

Describe the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective on health.

A holistic view: health is the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community, not just the individual, and includes connection to Country, culture, kinship and ancestors across generations.

Define incidence and prevalence.

Incidence: the number or rate of new cases of a condition in a given period. Prevalence: the number or proportion of existing cases at a given time.

What is burden of disease and what unit measures it?

The gap between current health status and an ideal where everyone lives to old age free of disease and disability; measured in DALYs, where one DALY equals one year of healthy life lost.

Define core activity limitation.

Difficulty with, needing help with, or using aids for the core activities of self-care, mobility and communication; classified as mild, moderate, severe or profound.

Define health literacy.

The ability to find, understand and use health information and services to make decisions about one's own health.

What makes a youth health issue a priority area?

Data shows it affects many young people, is stable or increasing, and could be improved through action.

Name three priority areas of youth health in Australia.

Any of: mental health, injury, alcohol and drug use, overweight and obesity, sexual and reproductive health.

Give one government program for youth health and its aim.

Doctors in Secondary Schools (Victorian Government): places GPs in 100 government schools so students can see a doctor for free without travelling.

Give one non-government program for youth health and its aim.

Kids Helpline (yourtown): free, confidential 24-hour phone and online counselling for people aged 5 to 25.

How does funding shape youth health programs?

Budgets decide whether programs are created, how many sites or staff they have, and whether they continue when grants end.

Difference between equity and equality?

Equality treats everyone the same; equity gives extra resources to those with greater need so outcomes become fairer.

Incidence versus prevalence?

Incidence counts new cases over a period; prevalence counts all existing cases at a point in time.

Approximate 12-month prevalence of mental disorder among Australians aged 16 to 24?

About two in five (roughly 39%), up from about 26% in 2007.