Definitions of Health and Community Health

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Social and personal resources, and physical capacities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Shuster (2012), what does community consist of?

<p>Systems of formal organizations reflecting society's institutions, informal groups, and aggregates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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Test your knowledge of the definitions of health and community health, including the WHO's conceptualization of health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Explore how the definition of health has evolved over time to emphasize the social implications of health.