Social Health — Class 10 Maharashtra SSC Science revision notes
A 3-page visual revision sheet for Social Health, written for Class 10 Maharashtra SSC Science. Formulas, diagrams and the traps that cost marks, laid out to be read the night before rather than the term before. Free, and it opens inside CapCompass.
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Social Health in one look
health as more than the absence of illness, and the pressures that damage it
The three parts of health
health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease
physical health is the body working properly, supported by food, exercise, sleep and hygiene
mental health is the ability to cope with ordinary stress, work productively and relate to others
social health is how well a person relates to the people around them and takes part in the life of a community
the three are connected: prolonged stress harms the body, and illness affects mood and relationships
so a person with no diagnosable illness may still not be healthy, which is exactly the point of the wider definition
What social health depends on
family and friendships that offer support and someone to talk to
clean water, sanitation and housing, which are social conditions rather than personal choices
education and employment, which shape what options a person has
freedom from discrimination, since being excluded damages health directly
access to healthcare that is near enough and affordable enough to be used
so much of health is decided by circumstances rather than by individual behaviour, which is why public measures matter
Stress, and how it is managed
stress is the body's response to pressure, and in small amounts it is normal and even useful
prolonged stress is harmful, causing sleeplessness, poor concentration, irritability and physical illness
common causes for students are examinations, expectations, comparison and lack of sleep
regular exercise, adequate sleep and a routine are the most reliable defences
talking to someone is a genuine remedy rather than a weakness, whether a friend, a family member or a counsellor
seeking help early is far more effective than waiting, which is the point most worth taking from this topic
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