H E A LT H
,I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
Year 1
,I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
WHO- “good health is a complete state of physical, social and emotional wellbeing
This changes because of variability and the fact illnesses are not considered the
same for everyone.
Blaxter:
being free of illness related symptoms
Physical reserves, must be strong enough to recover
Healthy lifestyle
Physically
Psychological wellbeing
Ability to function- work, socialise, etc.
, I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
The bio-psycho-social model
Biological- absence of illness, vulnerability to illness, healthy lifestyle.
Originated from the biomedical model and focuses on treating
dysregulations of the body.
Social- function in daily life, building relationships and societal
contributions.
Psychological- no mental health problems and positive thinking. Focuses
self-esteem.
Pressman- 1st year university students were asked their number of friends
level of loneliness and then gave them the flu vaccine. Those with less frien
were both lonelier and showed less anti-bodies in their system after 4
months.
Health does not have discrete values- people usually are in and out of “goo
,I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
Year 1
,I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
WHO- “good health is a complete state of physical, social and emotional wellbeing
This changes because of variability and the fact illnesses are not considered the
same for everyone.
Blaxter:
being free of illness related symptoms
Physical reserves, must be strong enough to recover
Healthy lifestyle
Physically
Psychological wellbeing
Ability to function- work, socialise, etc.
, I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H E A LT H
The bio-psycho-social model
Biological- absence of illness, vulnerability to illness, healthy lifestyle.
Originated from the biomedical model and focuses on treating
dysregulations of the body.
Social- function in daily life, building relationships and societal
contributions.
Psychological- no mental health problems and positive thinking. Focuses
self-esteem.
Pressman- 1st year university students were asked their number of friends
level of loneliness and then gave them the flu vaccine. Those with less frien
were both lonelier and showed less anti-bodies in their system after 4
months.
Health does not have discrete values- people usually are in and out of “goo
