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The old definition of health focused on:
The old definition of health focused on:
According to the WHO 1948 definition, health is described as:
According to the WHO 1948 definition, health is described as:
Who is responsible for the health of the individual according to the lecture?
Who is responsible for the health of the individual according to the lecture?
According to the lecture, what is the WHO 1948 definition of health NOT merely about?
According to the lecture, what is the WHO 1948 definition of health NOT merely about?
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In the Oxford 1991 definition, health is defined as:
In the Oxford 1991 definition, health is defined as:
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What does the WHO 1948 definition of health emphasize?
What does the WHO 1948 definition of health emphasize?
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How was health defined from a professional point of view in the old definition?
How was health defined from a professional point of view in the old definition?
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According to the Oxford 1991 definition, what does health entail?
According to the Oxford 1991 definition, what does health entail?
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Who is responsible for the health of the population as per the lecture?
Who is responsible for the health of the population as per the lecture?
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In the WHO 1948 definition, what is health not merely about?
In the WHO 1948 definition, what is health not merely about?
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Study Notes
Old Definition of Health
- The old definition of health focused on the absence of disease and infirmity.
WHO 1948 Definition
- Health is described as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- This definition emphasizes the presence of well-being, not just the absence of disease.
- It is not merely about the absence of disease or infirmity.
Responsibility for Health
- The individual is responsible for their own health according to the lecture.
- The population's health is the responsibility of the government or public health agencies as per the lecture.
Oxford 1991 Definition
- Health is defined as a dynamic and harmonious equilibrium that allows individuals to adapt to their environment and to realize their full potential.
- According to this definition, health entails the ability to adapt to the environment and to realize one's full potential.
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Test your knowledge of public health with this quiz covering the definition of health, individual and population health responsibilities. This quiz is designed for students of Al-Quds University Faculty of Medicine and will help reinforce key concepts from the Introduction to Public Health lecture series.
