What is the meaning
of Health?
Health is the level of functional or metabolic
efficiency of a living being. it is the general condition of a person's mind, body
and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain which is
called "good health"
or "healthy".
The English word "health" comes from the Old English word hale, which means wholeness, a being whole, sound or well. Hale comes from the Proto-Indo-European root kailo, which means whole, uninjured, of good omen.
World Health
Organization's (WHO's) definition of "health"
"Health is a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity."
Two aspects to
health
Most people accept that health can be divided
into two broad aspects - physical and mental health.
- Physical
health
For humans, physical health means a good body health, which is healthy because of regular physical activity (exercise), good nutrition, and adequate rest.
Another term for physical health is physical
wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is defined as something a person can achieve
by developing all health-related components of his/her lifestyle. Fitness
reflects a person's cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength,
flexibility, and body composition. Other contributors to physical wellbeing may
include proper nutrition, bodyweight management, abstaining from drug abuse,
avoiding alcohol abuse, responsible sexual behavior (sexual health), hygiene,
and getting the right amount of sleep.
- Mental
health
Mental health refers to people's cognitive and
emotional well-being. A person who enjoys good mental health does not have a
mental disorder. According to WHO, mental health is "a state of
well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope
with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
able to make a contribution to his or her community".
No matter how many definitions people try to come
up with regarding mental health, its assessment is still a
subjective one.
- Determinants of health
The health of individual people and their
communities are affected by a wide range of contributory factors. People's good
or bad health is determined by their environment and situations - what is
happening and what has happened to them, says WHO. WHO says that the following
factors probably have a bigger impact on our health than access and use of
health care services:
·
Where we live
·
The state of our environment
·
Genetics
·
Our income
·
Our education level
·
Our relationship with friends and family
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