University:
American Career College
Course:
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2019
Views:

282

Pages:

18
Author:

BetaRiku

 The state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being Health  Disorder or malfunction of the mind or body, which leads to a departure from good health. Disease Complete state of Health Partial Health Dormant Disease Mild Disease Moderate Disease Severe Disease Fatal, Complicated Disease Death Physical Spiritual Mental Social  Having a Healthy body!  Results from permanent or temporary damage to the body  Can be a disorder of a specific tissue or organ  May have single cause (malaria)  May have many causes. Often referred to as multifactorial. (heart disease)  Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community  A disease that affects a person’s mind (Thoughts, emotions, memory and personal and social behaviour) ◦ May have physical symptoms ◦ Alters coping abilities  Ability to form satisfying interpersonal relationships with others. It also relates to one’s ability to adapt comfortably to different social situations and act appropriately in a variety of settings  A personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. it is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others while working to balance inner needs with the rest of the world  Biology and genetics  Individual behavior  Environmental condition  Health services  Social factors  Policy making  Age  Sex  Inherited conditions  Diet  Physical activity  Alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use  Hand washing  Natural environment, such as plants, weather, or climate change  Built environment, such as buildings or transportation  Worksites, schools, and recreational settings  Housing, homes, and neighborhoods  Exposure to toxic substances and other physical hazards  Physical barriers, especially for people with disabilities  Aesthetic elements, such as good lighting, trees, or benches  Lack of availability  High cost  Lack of insurance coverage  Limited language access  Availability of resources to meet daily needs, such as educational and job opportunities, living wages, or healthful foods  Social norms and attitudes, such as discrimination  Exposure to crime, violence, and social disorder, such as the presence of trash  Social support and social interactions  Exposure to mass media and emerging technologies, such as the Internet or cell phones  Socioeconomic conditions, such as concentrated poverty  Quality schools  Transportation options  Public safety  Residential segregation   Policies affect individual and population health. Increasing taxes on tobacco sales ◦ Improve health by reducing the number of people using tobacco products.  safety standards for cars, including seat belts ◦ reduced rates of injuries and deaths from motor vehicle accidents