20 Questions
The World Health Organization's definition of health includes access to which of the following?
Sanitation, adequate food, and decent housing
Which year did the World Health Organization accept the definition of health as 'complete physical, mental, and social well-being'?
1946
What is the etymological origin of the word 'health'?
Latin
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
'Holistic' comprehension of health emphasizes what over disease?
Wellness
What did Stampar's (1945) definition of health emphasize?
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What does the World Health Organization consider as a fundamental, inalienable human right related to health?
Enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health
Which aspect is NOT included in the concept of health discussed in the text?
Financial stability and wealth accumulation
'Wellness' is emphasized over what according to holistic comprehension of health?
Disease
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
What is the etymological origin of the word 'illness'?
From Latin: 'In firmitas' meaning 'Loss of health'
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
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
Preventing pain and damage
What is the primary goal of disease prevention?
Modifying risk behaviors
What does the term 'prevalence' refer to in epidemiology?
The proportion of people with a disease
What is the focus of secondary prevention?
Early detection and treatment of an existing disease before it becomes clinically apparent (illness)
What is the main emphasis of health promotion?
Educating about good nutrition and regular exercise
According to Milton Terris (1975), what does health encompass?
Physical, mental, and social well-being and ability to function
What is considered as a dynamic concept according to Milton Terris (1975)?
Health
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.
Explore the etymological origin and historical evolution of the concept of health from a negative sense to an actual and positive sense. Learn about the Latin root 'salus' and how the understanding of health has evolved over time.
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