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What is the definition of health according to WHO?
What is the definition of health according to WHO?
- The presence of complete physical well-being
- The absence of physical illness
- The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
- The absence of disease or infirmity
Which of the following is not a component of public health as defined in the text?
Which of the following is not a component of public health as defined in the text?
- Sanitation of the environment
- Treatment of chronic diseases (correct)
- Social equipment to insure everyone a standard of living adequate for the maintenance of health
- Prolonging life and promoting health
What does community health concern itself with?
What does community health concern itself with?
- Betterment of the health characteristics of biological communities (correct)
- Sanitation of the environment
- Individual healthcare services
- Control of communicable infections
Which area of action does public health consist of according to the text?
Which area of action does public health consist of according to the text?
What is the main focus of public health as stated in the text?
What is the main focus of public health as stated in the text?
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