Health Etymology Quiz

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What is the definition of disease according to the text?

A disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from various factors (correct)

A state of physical, mental, and social well-being and ability to function

The ill health a person identifies themselves with based on self-reported symptoms

The absence of illness or infirmity

What is the etymological origin of 'illness'?

From Latin: 'In sanus' meaning not healthy

From Latin: 'Infirmus' meaning weak or unhealthy

From Latin: 'In firmitas' meaning loss of health (correct)

From Latin: 'In valere' meaning lack of strength

What are Suchman's stages of illness?

Experiencing symptoms, seeking immediate treatment, complete recovery without healthcare intervention

Denial of symptoms, avoiding healthcare professionals, self-treatment only

Experiencing a symptom, assuming a healthy role, avoiding contact with healthcare, self-treatment only

Experiencing a symptom, assuming a sick role, making contact for health care, being dependent. Treatment. Patient recovering or being rehabilitated (correct)

What is the focus of disease prevention?

Preventing the occurrence and progression of disease as well as reducing its consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which category of disease prevention aims to stop disease before it starts?

Primary Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does Tertiary Prevention focus on?

Optimum management of clinically apparent illness to prevent or minimize future complications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between health and illness according to the text?

Illness may occur without disease. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of illness according to the text?

The ill health a person identifies themselves with based on self-reported symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

What does disease prevention cover according to WHO?

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

What is the focus of primary prevention?

Stop disease before it starts. Signup and view all the answers

What was the negative sense of health in the past?

Absence of disease Signup and view all the answers

Who defined health as 'not merely the absence of disease' in 1941?

Sigerist Signup and view all the answers

Which organization accepted the definition of health as 'complete physical, mental, and social well-being' in 1945?

World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of holistic health emphasize?

Wellness instead of disease Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization, what is considered a fundamental human right in terms of health?

Access to medical services, sanitation, adequate food, decent housing, healthy working conditions, and a clean environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of wellness encompass according to the text?

Physical, emotional, occupational, spiritual, social, and intellectual aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the occupational aspect of health according to the text?

The ability to carry out safely and enjoy working life Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Disease and Illness

Disease is a medical concept that refers to a specific, identifiable, and diagnosable clinical entity.
Illness is a subjective experience of symptoms, which may or may not be related to a specific disease.
The term "illness" comes from the Old English word "illness", which is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "unhælth", meaning "unwholesome" or "unhealthy".

Suchman's Stages of Illness

Suchman's stages of illness include: • Symptom experience: the individual experiences symptoms • Assume a sick role: the individual assumes the role of a patient • Seek medical care: the individual seeks medical attention • Receive diagnosis and treatment: the individual receives a diagnosis and treatment plan • Evaluate and respond to treatment: the individual evaluates and responds to the treatment

Disease Prevention

Disease prevention is a set of measures designed to prevent the occurrence of disease.
The focus of disease prevention is to prevent or reduce the incidence of disease.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), disease prevention covers a range of activities, including health promotion, specific protection, and early detection of disease.

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention

Primary prevention aims to stop disease before it starts, by reducing the risk factors for disease.
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of disease, to prevent or reduce the progression of disease.
Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the negative impact of disease, by providing rehabilitation and management of disease.

Health and Illness

Health and illness are not mutually exclusive, and individuals can experience both health and illness simultaneously.
In the past, health was often seen as the absence of disease, but this view is no longer accepted.
In 1941, the WHO defined health as "not merely the absence of disease, but a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being".
This definition was accepted by the WHO in 1945.

Holistic Health and Wellness

The concept of holistic health emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social well-being.
According to the WHO, health is considered a fundamental human right.
The concept of wellness encompasses a broader range of aspects, including physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as occupational and environmental factors.

Occupational Aspect of Health

The occupational aspect of health includes factors such as work environment, job satisfaction, and work-life balance.

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Test your knowledge of the etymological origin and evolution of the concept of health. Explore the historical understanding of health and its transition to a more holistic definition.