Introduction Flashcards
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.”- [World Health Organization (WHO), 1948]
Health
“A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living
Health
is a positive concept emphasizing
social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities WHO, 1986
Health
refers to the ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities” – The LANCET, 2006
Health
Different types of health
Physical
Mental
Spiritual
Emotional
Social
Environmental
refers to the state of your physical body and how well it is operating
Physical health
Components of Physical health
Physical activity
Nutrition and diet
Alcohol and drugs
Medical Self-care
Rest and sleep
Includes strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Physical activity
Includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion
Nutrition and diet
Includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances.
Alcohols and drugs
Includes addressing minor ailments or injuries and seeking emergency care as
necessary.
Medical self-care
includes periodic rest and relaxation, along with high-quality sleep
Rest and sleep
is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
Mental health
It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of
emotional and behavioral adjustment”
Mental health
conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of
self-harm.
Mental health