KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Health System, World Health Organization, Genetic Testing
10 Oct 2018
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World health organization: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. "the enjoyment of the highest attainable health is a fundamental human right" Not merely an absence of disease or infirmity. Poverty, social economic status, time consuming, age - unhealthy. An invitation to health, canadian edition suggests that being health (and well) is: "a connection between body, mind, and spirit " Spirit is a latin term for breath, also thought to be related to soul, courage and vigor. Genes also play a role in behaviours, smoking, balanced diet. Health is dictated by genetics, and 80% chance of genes being passed down to you. Feeling safe, green space, sidewalks, facilities, spiritual connection to health, social setting community centers. Health care in canada supporting our health with community and society and environment. Doesn"t do well on genetic testing, looks for genetic testing but not much testing on genetics and behaviour.
