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The health illness continuum was first proposed by John W. Travis in 1972.
The health illness continuum was first proposed by John W. Travis in 1972.
True (A)
The health illness continuum states that well-being is solely the absence of illness.
The health illness continuum states that well-being is solely the absence of illness.
False (B)
Travis argued that traditional medicine's definition of health is adequate.
Travis argued that traditional medicine's definition of health is adequate.
False (B)
Mental and emotional health are considered part of well-being in the health illness continuum.
Mental and emotional health are considered part of well-being in the health illness continuum.
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The health illness continuum only focuses on physical health aspects.
The health illness continuum only focuses on physical health aspects.
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Study Notes
Health Illness Continuum
- The health illness continuum is a visual representation of well-being.
- It was first introduced by John W. Travis in 1972.
- The model suggests that well-being involves more than just the absence of illness.
- It emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional health in achieving overall well-being.
- Travis believed that traditional medical approaches, solely focused on the absence of disease symptoms, were insufficient.
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