Kryteria zdrowia w cyklu życia człowieka – „mieć czy być zdrowym”?

Abstract

Age-associated changes of health criteria and subjective health were analyzed in children, youth, adults, and older adults. They were asked to range criteria of “healthy man” and assess perceived health state. The criteria of subjective health change across the life span. An important distinction is observed between perceived or self-related health and objective health. Studies on the association between physical health and subjective health are often inconsistent, ranging from low or even nonsignificant effects to highly significant associations. The size of the association varied by the method of assessment of objective health, which can be differentiated into physical, functional, and mental health. Subjective health ratings have been a central feature of gerontological research because they are associated with objective health and functional status and they are related to the use of health services. Age is not the first cause of change in subjective health in old age but rather a proxy of age-associated declines in objective health and functional status. Perceived health as influenced by personality factors, individual preferences, motives, and interests.