Portfolio 1: Health Definition, Importance, Alcohol Impact in UK

This report provides a comprehensive overview of health, its significance in society, and the impact of alcohol abuse on the health of young adults in the United Kingdom. The report begins by defining health according to the World Health Organization and Public Health England, emphasizing physical, social, and mental well-being. It then highlights the importance of health for individuals and society, including its economic and social value, the role of healthy lifestyles, and the significance of public cleanliness. The report also examines the adverse effects of alcohol consumption on the health of younger adults in the UK, citing statistics on alcohol-related deaths and the negative impacts on physical and mental health. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of proper diet, exercise, and healthy habits for individual and economic growth. The report includes references to books, journals, and online resources used in its preparation, offering a well-rounded perspective on the topic. This document is available on Desklib, a platform providing students with study tools.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................3
Definition of health......................................................................................................................3
Importance of health in society....................................................................................................3
Impact of alcohol use on health of younger adults of United Kingdom......................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
World health organisation plays important role in international health within United
Nation that is governing principles as well as structure of healthcare facilities. With an objective
“ that all individual attain high possible health by having equal as well as qualitative healthcare
services for healthy life ahead (Piciocchi, 2018).” This report has covered definition of health,
importance of health in society and impact of alcohol abuse on health of people.
Definition of health
World health organisation defined health as “state of complete physical, social and
mental well being and not having any type of diseases (Piciocchi, 2018).” In another words it is
enjoyment of life at highest attainable standard that is all individuals have fundamental right to
have healthcare services without any type of discrimination in terms of race, religion and social
condition. The main motivate of WHO is to ensure that all people in society have healthy
lifestyles in social, physical and mental. WHO emphasis that it is human right to have good
physical and mental health thus has life without restriction Therefore, as per view of WHO
improving and maintaining good health start with adaptation of healthy lifestyles (Guglielmetti
and et.al., 2020).
As per perspective of Public health England, health can be defined as “various measures
that have been taken to promote better health or prevent from diseases so that people can enjoy
prolong life. Moreover it has defined public health as “it is science as well as art of protecting
and promoting health and wellbeing of individuals so that it can be prevented from ill health and
number of diseases (Healthy Lives, Healthy People, 2020). The three domains has been covered
in the public health definition such as health improvement, protection and health services
provided to several individuals so that they stay safe and healthy for longer time frame
(Piciocchi, 2018). Likewise health improvement includes providing equal access to healthcare
facilities to each and every individuals residing in the society for its better health and well being.
Health protection states to protect person from chemical, physical and infectious so that it can
stay safe. Therefore, the main motivate of Public health England to enhance lifestyles of people.
Importance of health in society
Health is not just physical well- being but it also include social, cultural and emotional
well being of whole community. Good health is of economic and social value as health is centre
of their life. Healthy lifestyles motivate an individual to fully live their life with meaning and
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purposes (Fleming, 2020). Moreover, an person in order to have healthy life cycle must have a
balance diet and regular exercise along with proper regular sleep and hygiene habit. The
important factors in maintaining good health of individuals are social environment or
surrounding in which they live. A physical, mentally and socially active individuals contribute in
growth and development of economy by performing several activities as well task thus it lead in
generating employment and good economic condition (Amano, Butt and Peh, 2018). Good
health is the way of handling stress in order to live longer and more active life and achieves
greater success in future career. Public cleanliness is also significant for health and well being of
individuals that are living in the society. Thereby it is responsibilities for each and every
individuals to maintain clean and hygiene of their body so that they cannot be affected by any
type of diseases (Fleming, 2020).
Likewise, health is body function and metabolic efficiency that have capabilities to adapt
as per mental, physical and social changes. So it important factor that helps an individual to
easily complete the daily task as well as activities in right and correct manner. At the same time a
physical, social and mentally fit individuals that does not have any type of diseases can retained
its family member also safe and secure. Furthermore, healthy person has an ability to serve itself,
nation as well as its community by participating in several task and activities. Whereas the
unhealthy person is not able to properly carry out its activities or perform its roles and
responsibilities in desired manner (Fleming, 2020). So when diseases develop, the individual get
dependent on its family member and friend to provide support so that it can complete task or
have daily activities. It is also not capable of meet its needs and thus feel helpless and weak so
health is important for society as well as individual. At the same time, healthy person can save its
money rather than spending on treatment of diseases or medication so that it can stay healthy and
safe lifestyle. Therefore it can be summarised that importance of good health in individual’s life
is undoubtedly great as person can independently complete its task (Amano, Butt and Peh,
2018).
Impact of alcohol use on health of younger adults of United Kingdom
It has been estimated that around 586780 dependent drinkers in England and around 24%
are adults of Scotland and England that regularly drink that have adverse impact on their health
and well being. Moreover, as per the statistic of 2018, there was 7551 death in United Kingdom
due to intake of alcohol on regular basis (Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK: registered in 2018).
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So it is one of the biggest factors for death, disability and ill health among 15- years old of
population living in UK. There are various negative impacts on health and well being of younger
generation due to intake of alcohol such as the child become addicted to alcohol at early stage
(Burton and Sheron, 2018). At the same time it lead in changing its behaviour such as it lead in
development of feeling of depression. The alcohol intake has many side effects on health of
younger generation of UK like headache and sleep disturbance. Moreover it causes chronic
diseases and death from liver diseases. Therefore, adult should take steps to avoid intake of
alcohol that have negative impact on their mind and health.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it can be concluded that health is important for each and every
individuals so proper diet, exercise need to be taken by each individuals. At last it can be
summarised that good health lead in growth and development of person as well as the whole
economy.
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REFERENCES
Books and journals
Amano, T., Butt, I. and Peh, K. S. H., 2018. The importance of green spaces to public health: a
multi‐continental analysis. Ecological Applications, 28(6). pp.1473-1480.
Burton, R. and Sheron, N., 2018. No level of alcohol consumption improves health. The
Lancet, 392(10152), pp.987-988.
Fleming, M., 2020. The importance of health promotion principles and practices. Health
Promotion in the 21st Century: New approaches to achieving health for all. Allen &
Unwin, London, pp.1-12.
Guglielmetti, M and et.al., 2020. The clinical and public health implications and risks of
widening the definition of chronic migraine. Cephalalgia, 40(4). pp.407-410.
Piciocchi, C., 2018. The Definition of Health and Illness between Juridification and
Medicalisation: A Private/Public Interest Perspective. European Journal of Health
Law, 25(2). pp.177-195.
Online
Healthy Lives, Healthy People, 2020, [Online]. Available.
Through:<https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/
attachment_data/file/216096/dh_127424.pdf>.
Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK: registered in 2018, [Online]. Available. Through:
<https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/
causesofdeath/bulletins/alcoholrelateddeathsintheunitedkingdom/2018>.
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