Posted: January 17th, 2023
Course: Diversity and Social Issues
Discussion 1: Discuss the WHO definition of health and illness.
How is it similar to your definition of health and illness?
How does it differ?
A minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources not older than 5 years, APA-7 formatted, and referenced.
SOLUTION:
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This definition emphasizes the holistic nature of health, recognizing that it encompasses not just physical well-being, but also mental and social well-being.
My definition of health is similar to the WHO’s in that it also recognizes the multidimensional nature of health and acknowledges that it encompasses more than just the absence of disease. However, as an AI model, I do not have an own definition of health, I can provide you with a more general definition of health, which is that it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
Illness, according to the WHO, is “the absence or impairment…….
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