Health and Disease: Etymology and Definition

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'health'?

From Greek: 'Hygeia': cleanliness

From French: 'Santé': well-being

From Latin: 'Salus': safety, welfare (correct)

From Sanskrit: 'Swasthya': being healthy

What was the traditional understanding of health in the past?

Health was considered as the ability to fulfill life's responsibilities

Health was considered as the absence of disease (correct)

Health was considered as the presence of joy and happiness

Health was considered as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what does the concept of health include?

Access to educational facilities, opportunities for career advancement, and social recognition

Access to medical services, sanitation, adequate food, decent housing, healthy working conditions, and a clean environment (correct)

Access to spiritual guidance, meditation centers, and yoga retreats

Access to leisure activities, entertainment, and recreational facilities

How did the definitions of health by Sigerist and Stampar differ from the traditional understanding?

They considered health as more than just the absence of disease, emphasizing a joyful attitude and complete physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

According to Stampar's 1945 definition, health is considered as a state of...

complete physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

What did Milton Terris contribute to the concept of health?

Defined health as physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymological origin of the term 'illness'?

Loss of physical health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a stage in Suchman's stages of illness?

Assuming a sick role Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of primary disease prevention?

Stopping disease before it starts Signup and view all the answers

What does tertiary prevention aim to achieve?

Halting progression and complications from illness Signup and view all the answers

According to Milton Terris' contribution, health is considered as a dynamic concept because...

it recognizes the ever-changing nature of well-being Signup and view all the answers

'Disease prevention' could be destined for which of the following groups?

Society Signup and view all the answers

'Incidence' refers to...

'New occurrences of cases of a disease in a period of time' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of secondary disease prevention?

Early detection and treatment of existing diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as one of the first primary goals of disease prevention?

Modifying risk behaviors associated with identifiable risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prevalence' refer to in relation to diseases?

Proportion of people with a disease Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Etymology and Concept of Health

The etymological origin of the word 'health' is unknown.
Traditionally, health was understood as the absence of disease.

WHO's Concept of Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

Historical Definitions of Health

Sigerist and Stampar's definitions of health differed from the traditional understanding, as they included social and environmental factors.
Stampar's 1945 definition considers health as a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being.

Contributions to the Concept of Health

Milton Terris contributed to the concept of health by considering it as a dynamic concept, which changes over time.

Etymology and Concept of Illness

The etymological origin of the term 'illness' is unknown.

Suchman's Stages of Illness

One of the stages in Suchman's stages of illness is "symptomatic awareness".

Disease Prevention

The main focus of primary disease prevention is to prevent disease from occurring.
Tertiary prevention aims to achieve rehabilitation and minimizing disability.

Disease Prevention Goals

The primary goal of secondary disease prevention is to diagnose and treat diseases early.
One of the primary goals of disease prevention is to reduce the incidence of disease.
Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease occurring within a population during a specified period.

Disease Prevalence

Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a disease present in a population at a specific point in time or over a specified period.

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Explore the etymological origin and evolving definition of health, from the absence of disease to a positive sense of well-being. Delve into historical perspectives and modern interpretations of what it means to be healthy.