introduction

Question 1

1946 WHO health definition

Answer 1

health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

health and wellbeing

Answer 2

relates to a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual state and is characterised by an equilibrium on which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

Question 3

subjective example

Answer 3

a person with a chronic illness may view health and wellbeing differently from when they are adequately managing their condition

Question 4

dynamic example

Answer 4

a person could be experiencing adequate physical functioning and then suffer a fall and break
their leg, which can reduce their level of functioning