Exploring Concepts of Health
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What concept of health views the body as a machine, to be fixed when broken?

  • The Traditional model
  • The Medical model (correct)
  • The Wellness model
  • The Holistic model

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) constitution, how is health defined?

  • As complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
  • As the absence of disease
  • As the presence of high levels of function
  • As merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Which model of health refers to health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?

  • The Traditional model
  • The Wellness model
  • The Holistic model (correct)
  • The Medical model

According to Duncan (2007), how can the meaning of health be determined?

<p>Culturally and professionally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of health emphasizes prevention and views health as a state of complete well-being?

<p>The Wellness model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the medical model of health.

<p>The medical model defines health as the absence of disease and the presence of high levels of function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Holistic model of health?

<p>The Holistic model views health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Hughner & Kleine (2004) and Earle (2007), why is health a difficult concept to define?

<p>Health is a difficult concept to define in absolute terms because it can be culturally and professionally determined, and has changed over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Health Organization (WHO) constitution define health as?

<p>The WHO constitution defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Wellness model define health?

<p>The Wellness model defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Alma Ata declaration of 1978, what was the main focus of health care systems' reorientation?

<p>Disease prevention and health promotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Alma Ata declaration, what is the aim of promoting primary health care?

<p>To ensure universal access to basic healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern addressed in the Alma Ata declaration regarding health inequalities?

<p>Health inequalities between urban and rural areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the overarching goal of the 'Health for all by the year 2000' initiative from the Alma Ata declaration?

<p>To achieve universal access to essential healthcare services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fundamental principle emphasized in the Alma Ata declaration regarding the health situation of peoples?

<p>Unacceptability of health inequalities within and between countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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