Outline of health

Outline of Health

Health (pronunciation: /hɛlθ/) is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The etymology of the word "health" comes from the Old English word "hǣlth", which means "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well."

Related Terms

• Disease (pronunciation: /dɪˈziːz/): A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
• Well-being (pronunciation: /ˌwɛlˈbiːɪŋ/): A state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.
• Physical health (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl hɛlθ/): A state of physical well-being in which a person is able to perform daily activities without limitations.
• Mental health (pronunciation: /ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ/): A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
• Social health (pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl hɛlθ/): A state of well-being in which the individual is able to interact with others and participate in the community in both an independent and cooperative way.

See Also

• Healthcare
• Public health
• Health science
• Health policy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Outline of health
• Wikipedia's article - Outline of health

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