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?

    <p>It outlines the concept of normality compared to pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes chronic illnesses?

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

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

    <p>Geographical origin and living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At the end labeled as Optimal Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To avoid feelings of anxiety or stress, and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Occupational</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase control over the determinants of health and improve health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Going from more intense treatment to less intense treatment as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dental Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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