What Is Health? Flashcards
1
Q
What is the WHO definition of health?
A
Health is a state of complete state of mental, physical and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
2
Q
What are the different kinds of normal?
A
Statically —> symmetrical mountain curve
Cultural —> culture have different ideas of normal
3
Q
What affects lay beliefs about health?
A
Social class
Gender
Cultural differences
4
Q
State the 5 possitive/holistic ideas of health.
A
Health as an ideal state Health as physical and mental fitness Health as a commodity Health as personal strength or ability Health as the basis for personal potential
