WHO Definition of Health and Illness
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According to the WHO definition, what does health encompass?

  • Physical and mental well-being only
  • Physical well-being only
  • Physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being
  • Physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

    • How is illness defined?

  • A state of complete well-being
  • A feeling or experience of unhealth (correct)
  • A condition associated with disease
  • A synonym for disease

    • What is the distinction between disease and illness?

  • Illness refers to impairment of body's functioning, while disease refers to emotional state
  • Disease refers to impaired body functioning, while illness is a feeling or experience of unhealth (correct)
  • Disease refers to personal experience, while illness refers to physical symptoms
  • Illness is synonymous with disease, while disease is a feeling or experience of unhealth

    • What characterizes chronic illness?

    <p>Slow onset and periods of remission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are diseases broadly defined?

    <p>Any condition impairing the body's normal functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Illness-Wellness Continuum propose about an individual's movement towards greater health and wellbeing?

    <p>It involves passing through the stages of awareness, education, and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the concept of the Illness-Wellness Continuum, how can a person's outlook affect wellness?

    <p>A positive outlook will enhance health and wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor category are behavioral risk factors associated with?

    <p>Physiological risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of risk factors are related to an individual's body or biology?

    <p>Physiological risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Illness-Wellness Continuum promote in terms of treatment and education?

    <p>It promotes preventive treatment to improve wellbeing before signs or symptoms of illness appear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health and Illness

    • Health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, according to the WHO definition.
    • Illness is defined as a subjective experience of an individual's perception of their health.

    Disease vs. Illness

    • Disease refers to a specific pathological condition, while illness is the overall experience of being unwell.

    Chronic Illness

    • Chronic illness is characterized by prolonged duration, frequent recurrence, or persistent effects.

    Disease Definition

    • Diseases are broadly defined as any abnormal condition that affects an organism or part of an organism.

    Illness-Wellness Continuum

    • The Illness-Wellness Continuum proposes that an individual can move towards greater health and wellbeing through a dynamic and continuous process.
    • According to the concept, a person's outlook can positively or negatively affect their wellness.

    Risk Factors

    • Behavioral risk factors, such as lifestyle choices, are associated with the psychosocial category.
    • Biological risk factors, such as genetic predispositions, are related to an individual's body or biology.

    Treatment and Education

    • The Illness-Wellness Continuum promotes a holistic approach to treatment and education, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.

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    Test your understanding of the World Health Organization's definition of health and the concept of illness as a personal state, including physical, emotional, and social aspects. Explore the distinction between health and illness as per the WHO definition.

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