Health Etymology

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The World Health Organization's definition of health includes access to which of the following?

Unrestricted access to pharmaceutical drugs
Sanitation, adequate food, and decent housing (correct)
Access to advanced medical technology
Exclusive access to specialized healthcare facilities

Which year did the World Health Organization accept the definition of health as 'complete physical, mental, and social well-being'?

1941
1946 (correct)
1950
1945

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

German
Greek
Latin (correct)
French

According to Sigerist (1941), health is not merely the absence of disease but also a joyful attitude and acceptance of what?

Responsibilities that life imposes on the individual (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Holistic' comprehension of health emphasizes what over disease?

Wellness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Stampar's (1945) definition of health emphasize?

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Health Organization consider as a fundamental, inalienable human right related to health?

Enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT included in the concept of health discussed in the text?

Financial stability and wealth accumulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Wellness' is emphasized over what according to holistic comprehension of health?

Disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what is considered an essential part of 'the highest attainable standard of health'?

Healthy working conditions and a clean environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

From Latin: 'In firmitas' meaning 'Loss of health' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of illness according to Suchman?

Experiencing a symptom, Assuming a sick role, Making contact for health care, Being dependent, Recovering or being rehabilitated (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

Preventing pain and damage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disease prevention?

Modifying risk behaviors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prevalence' refer to in epidemiology?

The proportion of people with a disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of secondary prevention?

Early detection and treatment of an existing disease before it becomes clinically apparent (illness) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of health promotion?

Educating about good nutrition and regular exercise (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Milton Terris (1975), what does health encompass?

Physical, mental, and social well-being and ability to function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as a dynamic concept according to Milton Terris (1975)?

Health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does disease prevention primarily cover according to WHO (Geneva, 1984)?

Measures not only to prevent the occurrence of disease but also to arrest its progress and reduce its consequences once established. (C) Signup and view all the answers