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According to the WHO, health is defined as:
According to the WHO, health is defined as:
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
- The realization of aspirations and satisfaction of needs
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- The ability to cope with the environment
How did the WHO expand the definition of health in the mid-1980s?
How did the WHO expand the definition of health in the mid-1980s?
- To exclude social well-being from the definition
- To emphasize recognition of the social implications of health (correct)
- To focus on physical well-being only
- To include only mental well-being
How is community defined in recent nursing literature?
How is community defined in recent nursing literature?
- A collection of people who interact with one another and share common interests or characteristics (correct)
- A group of people who share similar physical capacities
- A collection of formal organizations reflecting society's institutions
- A group of people who live in the same geographical area
What is emphasized in the definition of health as per the WHO?
What is emphasized in the definition of health as per the WHO?
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According to Shuster (2012), what does community consist of?
According to Shuster (2012), what does community consist of?
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Definition of Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Expansion of Health Definition
- In the mid-1980s, the WHO expanded the definition of health to include the ability to lead a socially and economically productive life.
Community Definition
- In recent nursing literature, community is defined as a group of people who share a common geographic location, culture, or interest.
Emphasis in Health Definition
- The WHO's definition of health emphasizes physical, mental, and social well-being.
Composition of Community
- According to Shuster (2012), a community consists of individuals who share a sense of belonging, mutual interest, and a shared identity.
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