What Shapes Our Health?
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What Shapes Our Health?
Exploring the 7 Determinants of Health Year 13 Health Education West Auckland High School
Think About It...
What factors do you think affect people's health in West Auckland? Consider your own community and experiences Think beyond just diet and exercise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework
WHO identifies 7 main determinants that shape our health These factors work together and influence each other Understanding them helps us make better health decisions They explain why some people are healthier than others
Personal vs Lifestyle Determinants
{"left":"Personal Determinants: Age, sex, genetics - factors you mostly can't change\nExample: Older adults naturally face more health risks\nGenetic predisposition to certain conditions","right":"Lifestyle Determinants: Diet, smoking, exercise, relationships - choices you make\nExample: Choosing to smoke affects lung health\nDaily food choices impact long-term health"}
Group Exploration Activity
Form groups of 4-5 students Each group gets assigned one determinant to explore Use the scenario cards to identify real West Auckland examples Prepare a 3-minute presentation for the class Think about how your determinant affects your community
Political, Economic & Environmental Determinants
Political: Laws and policies that influence health services and facilities Example: NZ's smoke-free laws reduce smoking rates Economic: Access to money affects ability to buy healthy food, housing, transport Example: Housing affordability in West Auckland affects family health Environmental: Physical surroundings like clean water, parks, pollution Example: West Auckland's regional parks encourage exercise and connection
Cultural & Social Determinants
Cultural: Shared values and beliefs that affect health behaviours Example: Māori and Pacific whānau practices promoting collective wellbeing Example: Hip hop culture in West Auckland promoting positive identity Social: Support networks, education, employment, stress levels Example: Strong community connections reduce mental health issues Example: Social exclusion can lead to isolation and poor health
Key Learning
Health is influenced by multiple, interconnected factors beyond our personal choices Understanding these determinants helps us make informed decisions and advocate for healthy communities Next lesson: How these determinants create health inequalities