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Health is not just
absence of disease but a state of overall well-being.
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health
with a phrase that is still used today.
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
WHO, 1948.
In 1986, the WHO further clarified that health is:
"A resource for everyday life, not the objective of
living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources,
as well as physical capacities."
This means that health is a resource to support an
individual's function in wider society. A healthful lifestyle provides the
means to lead a full life.
More recently, researchers have defined health as the
ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities. They base this on
the idea that modern science has dramatically increased human awareness of
diseases and how they work in the last few decades.
Types of Health:
Mental and physical health is the two most commonly
discussed types of health. We also talk about "spiritual health,"
"emotional health," and "financial health," among others.
These have also been linked to lower stress levels and mental and physical well-being.
Physical health
In a person who experiences physical health, bodily
functions are working at peak performance, due not only to a lack of disease,
but also to regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest. We receive
treatment, when necessary, to maintain the balance.
Physical wellbeing involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle
to decrease the risk of disease. Maintaining physical fitness, for example, can
protect and develop the endurance of a person's breathing and heart function,
muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Physical health and well-being also help reduce the risk of
an injury or health issue. Examples include minimizing hazards in the
workplace, practicing safe sex, practicing good hygiene, or avoiding the use of
tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
Mental health
Mental health refers to a person's emotional, social, and
psychological wellbeing. Mental health is as important as physical health to a
full, active lifestyle.
It is harder to define mental health than physical health,
because, in many cases, diagnosis depends on the individual's perception of
their experience. With improvements in testing, however, some signs of some
types of mental illness are now becoming "visible" in CT scans and
genetic testing.
Mental health is not only the absence of depression,
anxiety, or another disorder.
It also depends on the ability to:
• enjoy
life
• bounce
back after difficult experiences
• achieve
balance
• adapt to
adversity
• feel
safe and secure
• achieve
your potential
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