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What does the term 'health' originally mean?
Which of the following is not considered an individual dimension of health?
What does mental health mainly refer to?
Which dimension of health involves the ability to express one's feelings appropriately?
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What does societal health focus on in relation to health?
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Which aspect is included in environmental health?
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What does physical health refer to?
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Define emotional health.
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Explain what social health involves.
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Describe what spiritual health entails.
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What is sexual health?
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Explain the concept of environmental health.
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Study Notes
Concepts of Health and Wellness
- Health is derived from the old English word "hael" meaning whole, and it concerns the whole person and their integrity, soundness, or well-being.
Dimensions of Health
- There are two categories of dimensions: individual and broader.
- Individual dimensions include:
- Physical health: state of one's body, fitness, and freedom from disease or disability.
- Mental health (psychological health): intellectual capabilities, positive sense of purpose, and feeling good and able to cope.
- Emotional health: ability to express one's feelings appropriately and develop and sustain relationships.
- Social health: support system from family members and friends.
- Spiritual health: recognition of a Supreme Being or Force and ability to practice moral principles or beliefs.
- Sexual health: acceptance and ability to achieve a satisfactory expression of one's sexuality.
Broader Dimensions of Health
- Environmental health: physical environment, including housing, transport, sanitation, pollution, and pure water facilities.
- Societal health: link between health and social structure, including basic infrastructure (shelter, peace, food, income) and degree of integration or division within society.
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Description
Explore the various dimensions and individual aspects of health and wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, sexual, environmental, and societal factors. Learn about the holistic approach to health and the concept of total well-being.
