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Health Definitions and Determinants

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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?

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?

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'?

World Health Organization (WHO) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the World Health Organization definition of health considered non-operational?

Because it lacks direct measurability Signup and view all the answers

What are the three specific dimensions of health envisaged by the WHO definition?

Physical, Mental, and Social Signup and view all the answers

Which type of health is concerned with anatomical integrity and physiological functioning of the body?

Physical Health Signup and view all the answers

How is emotional health related to mental health?

Includes feelings related to mental health Signup and view all the answers

How do some people relate health with spiritual well-being?

Through personal values and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

How do different perspectives on health view it as an investment?

As a prerequisite for development due to its effect on production Signup and view all the answers