Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Selection Bias, Smoking Cessation, Population Health
5 Apr 2013
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Chapter 1 - taking charge of your health. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity world health organization (who) 1948. Health is, therefore, seen as a resource for every day life health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities. who, 1986 (ottawa charter) Doctors aren"t completely responsible for good health. Not just mentally, physically and socially well, but a resource that"s need to reach our goals. Not just for people that are sick. 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 dynamic process of change and growth. Interpersonal/social: physical, mental/intellectual, occupational (added, emotional, environmental, spiritual. *these 7 dimensions interact continuously, influencing and being influenced by one another. Constantly influencing each other and constantly changing.
