Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Cardiovascular Disease, Common Cold, One Health
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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity who 1984. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for everyday life health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities. who 1986. The ability to live life fully, with vitality and meaning. Largely determined by the decisions you make about how you live your life. Not a static goal but a process of change and growth. 7 dimensions of wellness: physical, interpersonal/social, mental/intellectual, occupational, emotional, environmental, spiritual. Requires healthy eating, exercise, learning about disease, getting regular check ups. Influences quality of life and how many years you will live. Health related quality of life = a personal sense of physical and mental health. Requires a full range of functional capacity to enable people to work, play and maintain satisfying relationships.