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What is the fundamental right of every human being according to the World Health Organization?
What is the fundamental right of every human being according to the World Health Organization?
- The right to healthcare access
- The highest attainable standard of health
- The enjoyment of the highest standard of health (correct)
- The absence of disease or infirmity
According to the World Health Organization, health of an individual is defined as:
According to the World Health Organization, health of an individual is defined as:
- The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
- The enjoyment of the highest standard of health
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- The state of complete physical well-being
How does Public Health measure the health of people?
How does Public Health measure the health of people?
- Through subjective measures, physical measures, and biochemical parameters (correct)
- Through physical measures and biochemical parameters
- Through physical and biochemical parameters only
- Through subjective measures only
What did Winslow define as the science and art of preventing disease and prolonging life?
What did Winslow define as the science and art of preventing disease and prolonging life?
In ancient Greece, what was believed to be the direct cause of all disease?
In ancient Greece, what was believed to be the direct cause of all disease?
What were the major focus areas of public health efforts in Ancient India?
What were the major focus areas of public health efforts in Ancient India?
What is the classic definition of public health as a science?
What is the classic definition of public health as a science?
According to the more modern view, what does public health as a discipline encompass?
According to the more modern view, what does public health as a discipline encompass?
Who is described as 'a seminal figure in public health' in the text?
Who is described as 'a seminal figure in public health' in the text?
What are the primary measures for control of communicable diseases according to the old view of public health?
What are the primary measures for control of communicable diseases according to the old view of public health?
