Modern Health Perspectives and Definitions

Historically, health was seen as merely the absence of disease. The WHO redefined it in 1946 as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of illness. This positive definition included mental and social aspects but faced criticism for being subjective and unrealistic. Today, health is viewed as a dynamic resource for life, interacting with disease. It involves assessing physical, mental, and social well-being, adaptability, and functionality.

How was health traditionally defined for centuries?

• As the ability to function

• As a dynamic interaction with illness

• As the absence of disease

• As a state of complete well-being

Who described a healthy person as 'insufficiently explored'?

• Jul Romans

• WHO

• A modern scientist

• An ancient philosopher

What was a significant aspect of the WHO's 1946 definition of health?

• It focused only on physical health

• It included mental and social well-being

• It was universally accepted without criticism

• It ignored the concept of well-being

Which of the following was a criticism of the WHO's 1946 definition?

• It focused only on disease

• It was too simplistic

• It was too dynamic

• It was too subjective and static

How is health viewed in modern times?

• As a positive resource for life

• As an unachievable ideal

• As merely the absence of disease

• As a static state

Which aspects are considered when analyzing modern health?

• Physical, mental, and social well-being, adaptability, and functionality

• Only physical well-being

• Only mental well-being

• Only social well-being