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individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her community. EG- Self esteem, self concept, aware
of feeling, stress.
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centimetres for men. The causes of Obesity is often linked to eating more
energy dense foods without undertaking enough exercise to bun of excess
energy.
Reason for selection- Obesity has a high relationship with causing the
development other conditions. Obesity is a key Biological determinant in
range of diseases and conditions such as, cardiovascular disease, diabetes
mellitus, arthritis and kidney disease(by reducing obesity levels, we
reduce these conditions.
Health promotion program- "The go for '2' and '5' program" encourage
individuals to eat two fruits and five vegetables a day.
BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTSAge(As metabolism slows down with age it becomes more difficult to
maintain weight), Genetics(Overweight or obese), Hormonal
disturbances(Eg. Leptin, contributes to appetite and fat distribution)
BEHAVIOURAL DETERMINANTSLack of physical activity, Excessive alcohol intake, Consuming an
energy dense diet(Eg. Foods with large amounts of fats, simple
carbohydrates and sugars)
SOCIAL DETERMINANTSSocioeconomic status, Work(sedentary),Food security, Transport,
Stress, Early life experiences
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MENTAL HEALTHKey features- 'State of well-being in which an individual realises his or
her own abilities, can cope with the stresses of normal everyday life, can
work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his
or her own community.
Reason for selection- Mental illness is the most non-fatal burden of
disease in Australia, with 45% of Australians experiencing mental illness
at some stage in their life. Rates of mental illness in Australia are
increasing.
Health promotion program- "The national mental health strategy",
"Beyond blue",and "head space"
BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTSObesity(a person could be eating in response to depression symptoms),
Genetic predisposition
BEHAVIOURAL DETERMINANTSTobacco use, Alcohol misuse, Substance abuse, Physical activity
SOCIAL DETERMINANTSSocioeconomic status(stress), Social exclusion, Work,
Unemployment, Stress, Early life experiences
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INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROLKey features- Injury prevention and control relates to the adverse effects
on the human body that may result from a range of different events.
Types of injuries- "Falls, poisoning, drowning, sporting and workplace
injuries, car crashes, 'intentional'- suicide, attempted suicide, violence"
Reason for selection- Injury was responsible for 7% of burden of disease
in Australia in (2003)
All injury cases are considered to be preventable, and injury is the main
cause of death for people under the age of 45years.
Health promotion program- "The National Slips and falls prevention"this is a federal government program that provides resources to help
health professional and consumers to prevent falls amongst the elderly.
BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTSAge body shape and size(can all influence the types of injury people
are like to sustain, EG. an infant is more likely to drown, as they are
unable to support their heads themselves, making it difficult to hold their
heads above water)
BEHAVIOURAL DETERMINANTSAlcohol misuse(People intoxicated take unnecessary risks), Drug
use(high mental illness, leading to suicides), Physical activity(sporting
injuries), Risk taking behaviour(men are more likely than women to
take part in risk taking behaviour)
SOCIAL DETERMINANTSWork(physically demanding jobs), Housing(unsafe housing),
Transport(road accidents)
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