Better Health for Individuals

Better Health for Individuals

1. Meanings of health

   • Definitions of health
   • Dimensions of health
   • Relative and dynamic nature of health

2. Perceptions of health

   • Personal perceptions of health
   • Perceptions of the health of others
   • Implications of different perceptions of health
   • Perceptions of health as social constructs
   • Impact of the media, Peers and Family

3. Health behaviours of young people

   • The positive health status of young people
   • Protect behaviours and risk behaviours