Understanding Health: World Health Organization Perspective

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What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?

The ability to adapt and integrate into one's life context

The absence of illness or infirmity

The absence of disease

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

Which factor is important in contextualizing the concept of health?

Educational background

Marital status

Socioeconomic status

Geographical origin (correct)

What distinguishes an acute illness from a chronic illness?

Duration of the illness (correct)

Presence of multiple symptoms

Body parts affected

Responsiveness to treatment

Why is normality related to the interaction with the environment in terms of health?

It outlines the concept of normality compared to pathology Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes chronic illnesses?

Long-lasting effects, not fully responsive to treatment Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health, what does the concept of normality need to be contextualized by?

Geographical origin and living conditions Signup and view all the answers

According to the Travis' Illness-Wellness Continuum, where does optimal health lie?

At the end labeled as Optimal Health Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Comfort Zone according to the text?

To avoid feelings of anxiety or stress, and pain Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of wellness is NOT part of the Wellness Wheel mentioned in the text?

Occupational Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Health Promotion as described in the text?

To increase control over the determinants of health and improve health Signup and view all the answers

In terms of Continuum of Care, what does stepping down to less intense treatment refer to?

Going from more intense treatment to less intense treatment as needed Signup and view all the answers

Which area is NOT listed as a priority area for Health Promotion in the text?

Dental Care Signup and view all the answers

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