WHO Definition of health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well -being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Ability to lead a socially and economically productive life.
Dimension of Health
Dimensions of health are:-
1) physical dimensions
State in which every cell and organ is functioning and optimum capacity and in perfect harmony with the rest of the body.
2) Mental dimensions
Mental health has been defined a state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world.
3) Social dimensions
Quantity and quality of an individual interpersonal ties and involvement with the community.
4) Spiritual dimension
Refers to the part of that individual which strives for meaning and purpose in life.
5) Emotional dimensions
Related to feelings.
6) Cultural dimensions
7) Economical dimensions
8) Environmental dimensions
Determinants of health
1) Biological determinant
Disease are known to be genetic origin example - chromosomal anomalies,
diabetes
2) Behavioral determinant
- Lifestyle and personal habits
- cultural and behaviour pattern
3) Environment determinant
1) internal environment:- tissue organ, and organ system and their harmonious functioning with within the system.
2) external environment:- all that which is external to the individual.
4) socio-economic determinant -
1) economic status -purchasing power
2) education- specially female education.
3) occupation - state of being employed promotes health.
Loss of work can cause psychological and social damage
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5) Health system :-
Health and family welfare service
Rational and community service
Immunization of children.
6) Aging
Increased prevalence of chronic disease and disabilities
7) Health care delivery system
