Questions and Answers
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a component of wellness?
Emotional well-being
According to the text, what is the definition of illness?
The subjective experience of loss of health
According to the text, which component of health is a subjective experience?
Illness
According to the text, what is disease?
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According to the text, what is the WHO definition of health?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of wellness?
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What is the subjective experience of living with an illness called?
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Which of the following is an objective state of health?
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What is the WHO definition of health?
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Is wellness solely a physical component of health?
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Study Notes
Health and Wellness
- Illness is a subjective experience of living with a disease.
- Disease is an objective state of health, characterized by a specific set of symptoms, signs, or laboratory findings.
- Wellness is a multidimensional state, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual components.
- 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.
Components of Health
- Health is composed of both objective and subjective components.
- Disease is an objective state of health.
- Illness is a subjective experience of living with a disease.
Wellness
- Wellness is not solely a physical component of health, but includes emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
- Wellness is a multidimensional state that goes beyond the absence of disease or infirmity.
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