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What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
- Health is primarily the absence of disease and infirmity
- Health is a state of complete physical well-being
- Health is a state of complete mental well-being
- Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease and infirmity (correct)
How can health be promoted according to the text?
How can health be promoted according to the text?
- By solely encouraging healthful activities
- By encouraging healthful activities and reducing unhealthful activities (correct)
- By solely reducing unhealthful activities
- By focusing on mental well-being
What are some factors affecting health mentioned in the text?
What are some factors affecting health mentioned in the text?
- Economic status, educational background, and dietary preferences
- Social media influence, environmental factors, and cultural practices
- Individual choices, structural causes, and genetic disorders (correct)
- Occupational choices, technological advancements, and geographical location
How has the meaning of health evolved over time according to the text?
How has the meaning of health evolved over time according to the text?
What are some ways to promote health mentioned in the text?
What are some ways to promote health mentioned in the text?
What does the World Health Organization define as health?
What does the World Health Organization define as health?
What is a factor affecting health mentioned in the text?
What is a factor affecting health mentioned in the text?
How can health be promoted according to the text?
How can health be promoted according to the text?
What is the historical perspective on the meaning of health?
What is the historical perspective on the meaning of health?
What are some ways health can be affected by individual choices?
What are some ways health can be affected by individual choices?
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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."
Factors Affecting Health
- Individual choices can affect health, such as lifestyle and behavior.
Promoting Health
- Health can be promoted through various means, including individual choices and lifestyle changes.
- Some ways to promote health mentioned in the text include:
- Adopting healthy behaviors and lifestyles
- Making informed choices about one's health
Historical Perspective on Health
- The meaning of health has evolved over time, moving from a narrow concept of health as merely the absence of disease to a broader understanding of health as a state of complete well-being.
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