Health and wellbeing 1.2

The dimensions of health and wellbeing are _________

• physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual

• physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual

• physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual

• physiological, social, emotional, mental and spiritual

 _____________ is any disease or condition that lasts a long time.

• An infectious disease

• An infirmity

• A chronic condition

• A food-borne disease

 _____________ relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others.

• Social health and wellbeing

• Emotional health and wellbeing

• Spiritual health and wellbeing

• Mental health and wellbeing

Which of the following is most likely to have an immediate impact on physical health and wellbeing?

• nutrition

• socialising

• education

• spirtuality

1. Explain the difference between disease and illness.

• Illness refers to a medical diagnosis; disease is a personal feeling.
• Disease is always contagious; illness is never infectious.
• Disease is a mental condition; illness is a physical ailment.
• Disease is a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage; illness is the subjective experience of that condition.

Factors that could contribute to different levels of illness experienced by two people with the same disease. could be:

• Personality traits, financial stability, family history, work environment
• Cultural beliefs, education level, sleep patterns, recreational activities
• Genetics, age, overall health, immune system strength, environmental exposures, lifestyle choices, access to healthcare, adherence to treatment.
• Dietary preferences, social status, travel history, medication side effects