Concepts

&
Dimensions of Health
 Health
Concepts
• Biomedical
• Ecological
• Psychosocial
• Holistic
 Health
Definition (WHO)
 Physical, Social and Mental wellbeing
 Not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
 Socially and economically productive life

Operational Definition

Philosophy of Health
 Dimensions of health
Health is multidimensional
A)Physical
• perfect functioning of body
• Every cell and tissue functioning at
optimum capacity
• Measurable at individual & community
level
 Cont…..

B)Mental
• Respond to activities in life with flexibility &
purpose
• State of balance between individual and
surrounding world
• Considered separate entities
• Psychosomatic illnesses
• Cannot be measured
• Free from internal conflicts
• Well adjusted
• Searches for identity
• Strong sense of self esteem
• Has good self control
• Tries to solve problem intelligently
C) Social
• Implies harmony & integration within &
between individuals
D) Spiritual
• Reach out & strive for meaning in life
E) Emotional
F) Vocational
Spectrum of Health

Positive Health
Better Health
Freedom from sickness
 Ecology of Health

Environment

Information
Socio
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Communication economic

HEALTH

Science
Socio
&
Cultural
Technology

Health
System