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What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
What does the term 'sexual and reproductive health' encompass?
What does the term 'sexual and reproductive health' encompass?
What does 'sexual wellbeing' denote?
What does 'sexual wellbeing' denote?
What could provide couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant?
What could provide couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant?
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What can inequalities in reproductive health services be based on?
What can inequalities in reproductive health services be based on?
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Study Notes
Defining Health and Reproductive Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- The term 'sexual and reproductive health' encompasses both physical and emotional aspects of human sexuality, including the ability to have a safe and satisfying sexual life, the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.
- 'Sexual wellbeing' denotes the ability to have a positive and respectful approach to sexuality, as well as the ability to have pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination, and violence.
Factors Influencing Reproductive Health
- Preconception care, which includes screening and management of medical conditions, optimization of nutrition, and reduction of harmful habits, provides couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant.
- Inequalities in reproductive health services can be based on factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic status, education, and ethnicity, leading to disparities in access to healthcare and health outcomes.
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Explore the field of sexual and reproductive health, covering research, healthcare, and social activism. Understand the concept within the framework of the World Health Organization's definition of health, emphasizing holistic well-being.