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According to the New Oxford Dictionary of English, how is health defined?
According to the New Oxford Dictionary of English, how is health defined?
- A measure of the state of physical bodily organs
- The ability to lead a socially and economically productive life
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- The state of being free from illness or injury (correct)
From a professional point of view, how is health typically defined?
From a professional point of view, how is health typically defined?
- A measure of the state of physical bodily organs (correct)
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- Freedom from medically defined diseases
- The ability to lead a socially and economically productive life
What is the lay point of view definition of health based on the text?
What is the lay point of view definition of health based on the text?
- Persons are healthy when they are doing their activities with no apparent symptoms of disease (correct)
- Freedom from medically defined diseases
- The state of being free from illness or injury
- A measure of the state of physical bodily organs
Which entity described health as 'A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being'?
Which entity described health as 'A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being'?
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Why is the World Health Organization definition of health considered non-operational?
Why is the World Health Organization definition of health considered non-operational?
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What are the three specific dimensions of health envisaged by the WHO definition?
What are the three specific dimensions of health envisaged by the WHO definition?
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Which type of health is concerned with anatomical integrity and physiological functioning of the body?
Which type of health is concerned with anatomical integrity and physiological functioning of the body?
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How is emotional health related to mental health?
How is emotional health related to mental health?
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How do some people relate health with spiritual well-being?
How do some people relate health with spiritual well-being?
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How do different perspectives on health view it as an investment?
How do different perspectives on health view it as an investment?
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