HSS 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: The Who, Bioethics, Merriam-Webster
5 May 2017
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The who"s definition is important because it deliberately widens the scope. Other determinants we want to look at include: All valid lists must include elements of social participation, demographics, economic wherewithal and physical environments. The definition by who"s constitution was entered in 1948 of health to include perspectives, professions and philosophies that do not necessarily arise from a medical tradition being well or free from disease. Formal definition: a state characterized by anatomic, physiological and psychological integrity; ability to perform personally valued family work and community roles, ability to deal with physical, biologic, psychological and social stress. The who"s definition in contrast to the biomedical definition is more holistic. The extent to which an individual or group is able to realize aspirations and satisfy needs and to change or cope with the environment. Health is a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living; it is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.
