WHO Definition of Health Quiz

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According to the WHO definition of Health (1946), health is described as:

A state of physical and mental well-being, without considering social factors
The presence of vitality and optimal well-being
The absence of disease or infirmity
Complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity (correct)

What is the process of supporting people to increase control over, and improve their health through healthy policy, supportive environments, community action, personal skills, and health services called?

Health promotion (correct)
Disease prevention
Medical intervention
Healthcare provision

Wellness, as per the textbook, is determined by:

The availability of healthcare services
Genetic factors and predispositions
The decisions one makes about how they live (correct)
The absence of physical and mental illnesses

What are the dimensions of wellness as mentioned in the textbook?

<p>Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Interpersonal, Spiritual, Environmental (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the social determinants of health as per the text?

<p>Personal, social, economic, and environmental conditions determining the health status of individuals or populations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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