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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Health | Relates to physical, social,mental dimensions and not merely the absence of disease. |
| Wellbeing | An equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged. |
| Health and Wellbeing | The state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence characterized by equilibrium in which they feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged |
| Physical Health and Wellbeing | Relates to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical ability to perform daily activities. |
| Social Health and Wellbeing | A person's state of interactions with others and the ability to manage/adapt appropriately to social situations. |
| Emotional Health and Wellbeing | The ability to express feelings and effectively manage emotions. |
| Emotional intelligence | when you recognise your own and others emotions and respond to that. |
| Mental Health and Wellbeing | Relates to the state of a person's mind and the ability to think and process information. |
| Spiritual Health and Wellbeing | Someone's connection with their god but also with nature and the people around them. |
| Values | relate to what a person thinks is important in life and are used to justify their actions. |
| Beliefs | refers to what an individual believes to be true and right, which are often derived from their experiences |
| Behaviour | Is how someone acts, is the way people show their beliefs and values through their actions. |
| Peace | The absence of conflict. When a community or country is experiencing peace, there is a decreased risk of premature death, serious injury, disability or other adverse effects that are usually associated with conflict or war. |
| Shelter | refers to a structure that offers protection from external environmental conditions. |
| Education | It empowers individuals and increases their ability to earn an income, understand health promotion messages, exhibit healthy behaviours and find meaning and purpose in life. |
| Food | Substances consumed that provide essential nutrients for growth, energy, and overall well-being. |
| Income | Increases the ability to afford resources such as healthcare, recreation, transport and education. Income is the money received regularly for work, investments or from other sources used to cover living expenses/savings. |
| Social Justice | Equal rights for all/fairness in society, regardless of personal traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation. |
| Equity | The absence of unfair, avoidable or remediable differences. Equity focuses on fairness, particularly for disadvantaged groups. |
| Stable ecosystem | a community of living and nonliving components in a specific area. A stable ecosystem occurs when balance is maintained between these components, allowing species to meet their needs without harming the environment. |
| Sustainable resources | used in a way that meets today’s needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet theirs, ensuring they can also enjoy a good quality of life. |
| Subjective Health | the way in which people’s view of health and wellbeing is influenced by or based on personal beliefs, feelings, experiences or opinions. |
| Objective Health | Health that is measured using facts, data, and medical tests, without being influenced by personal opinions or feelings. |
| Mental Health | Growing awareness of stress, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on therapy, mindfulness, and peer support, though stigma can still exist. |
| Physical Health | Often linked to fitness, body image, and trends, with an emphasis on exercise and diet, influenced by social pressures and technology. |
| Social Health | Highly valued, focusing on friendships, social media, and peer relationships, though it can be shaped by validation and online interactions. |
| Emotional Health | Young people may manage emotions through stress outlets, like talking to friends or hobbies, though they may not always recognize the importance of emotional well-being. |
| Spiritual Health | Less of a priority for many, but some seek meaning through activities like meditation, nature, or personal reflection, while others find it in religion or creative outlets. |
| The Importance of Culture | Culture plays a vital role in the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It influences their use of health services, acceptance of treatment, and how well health promotion strategies reach them. |
| Connection to Country | For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, land is central to culture, identity, and well-being. Disrupting this connection harms health. |
| Social and Emotional Health and Wellbeing for aboriginal people | shaped by connections to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family, and community. |
| What is Health Status | Refers to the overall health of an individual, group, or population, measured through various health outcomes |
| Measuring Health Status | Helps assess the well-being of individuals, groups, or populations. It allows governments and organizations to identify health issues, track trends over time, and evaluate the impact of health initiatives. |
| why Health Status Data is Important | it helps track health trends, guide policies, and improve public health outcomes. |
| Self-Assessed Health Status | Subjective measure based on an individual’s perception of their health. |
| Life Expectancy | Measures how long a person is expected to live based on current death rates. |
| Mortality | Is the total number of deaths in a population over a specific period, usually per 100,000 people |
| Mortality rate | is the number of deaths relative to the size of the population. |
| Years of Life Lost (YLL) | A measure of how many years of expected life are lost due to premature death, which is another way of measuring and comparing mortality. |
| Morbidity | refers to ill health, including disease, injury, and disability, in individuals and populations |
| Incidence | measures new cases of a condition in a set period. It helps identify trends and guides resource allocation to improve youth health in Australia. |
| Prevalence | refers to the total number of cases of a condition at a given time. New cases increase prevalence, while cures or deaths decrease it. |
| Burden of Disease | Is a concept that combines mortality data with morbidity data so that conditions that contribute differently to death and illness can be compared |
| Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) | a measure of burden of disease. By adding up (YLL) and (YLD) to calculate this we consider both death and the impact of living with illness or injury. |