Yes. Although being healthy can mean not being sick or diseased, most people who are described as "healthy" are not addicted to things like cigarettes or alcohol (to name a couple), and are not obese. Usually being "healthy" means eating right and exercising.
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Good health is more than just the absence of disease.
World Health Organization's definition of Health is a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being and not merely the absence of a disease. "Not merely the absence of a disease" meant that a person who does not have any symptom of disease or is not diagnosed with a disease, is healthy. For a person to be stated as healthy, he must be of sound mental (no apparent signs or symptoms of deviation), physical (no objective and subjective signs and symptoms of disease or illness) and social well-being (can interact, can communicate normally).
Early definitions of health focused on illness. Health was considered as nothing more than absence from disease. As medical and health experts received better training, they began to focus on prevention of illness and disease as well as treatment of people who were already sick.
Yes. Although being healthy can mean not being sick or diseased, most people who are described as "healthy" are not addicted to things like cigarettes or alcohol (to name a couple), and are not obese. Usually being "healthy" means eating right and exercising.
For better function, more good feeling, and longer life.
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The definition of health has evolved from a narrow focus on the absence of disease to a more holistic understanding that encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. In the mid-20th century, the World Health Organization (WHO) expanded the definition to include not just physical health but also mental and emotional aspects. Today, health is increasingly recognized as a dynamic state influenced by a range of factors, including lifestyle, environment, and social determinants. This broader perspective emphasizes the importance of overall quality of life and well-being rather than merely the absence of illness.
No, plastic surgery definitely is not more important than health. In order to prevent disease, infection, and other ailments, health always should come first.
Think of it this way. Prevention of a disease is more effective than getting everyone sick and treating them individually. :)
Health has gone through some changes during time. In the early years to be healthy was considered the absence of disease. However over time it has evolved to the five component model. To be considered in good health the person must achieve overall well-being in these categories PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL MENTAL SPIRITUAL and SOCIAL. These aspects work together to produce the definition of health. So, to answer your question health is a lot more then just physical well-being.
There was more disease in the 1800s and antibiotics had not let been developed.