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"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
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definition of health by WHO (1948)
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"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."
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definition of health by WHO (1984)
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Disease
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- a health problem that is measured objectively, and is also an organic phenomenon (physiological event) independent of subjective experience and social conventions
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Illness
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is subjectively interpreted and consists of subjective feelings. Also referred to as SYMPTOMS
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Sickness
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a social identity wherein the individual is defined with reference to social activities
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Population Health
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Refers to the health of a population measured by health status indicators and influence by social, economic, physical environments etc.
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Public Health
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the science and art of preventing diseases with the organized effort of the society
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Health Life Expectancy (HALE)
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average number of years expected to be lived by a newborn in "full health"
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Health
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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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Wellness
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active process of adopting patterns of behavior that can lead to improved health and heightened life satisfaction
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Wellness
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a practical way of achieving health
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Health
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main aspects consists of mental, physical and social well-being.
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Wellness
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aspects consists of occupational, intellectual and emotional well-being
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