5 Questions
What is one reason why the term 'health' is imprecise?
It can refer to both absent and present states
How do people with different backgrounds hold different conceptions of health?
They have different ideas about the meaning of health
What is the medical model of health based on, according to the text?
The body and its parts being a machine
What happens when the body malfunctions in the medical model of health?
The person is said to be ill
What is the main focus of health promotion, according to the text?
Preventing illness and promoting well-being
Test your knowledge on the concepts of health promotion with this quiz. Explore different perspectives on the term "health" and its various meanings. Discover how health can be defined as the absence of disease or disability, or as a state of fitness and personal resources.
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