Concept of Health, wellness and wellbeing Flashcards
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he defined health as a state of being well and using every power the individual possesses to the fullest extent.
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Florence Nightingale (1860-1969)
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Health Traditionally was defined in terms of the presence or absence of disease.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) (1948) takes a more holistic view of health. Its constitution defines health as
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“a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.”
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What is health?
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What is well-being
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How do you differentiate health and well-being?
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