What is health? Flashcards
1
Q
State the WHO definition of health (1948)
A
State of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
2
Q
State two types of normal
A
Statistical
Cultural
3
Q
What are the 5 major characteristics or qualities which define positive ideas about health?
A
- Health as an ideal state (think of WHO definition)
- Health as physical and mental fitness
- Health as a commodity
- Health as personal strength or ability
- Health as the basis for personal potential.
