The Definition of Health: Towards New Perspectives
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 29902944The definition of health is not just a theoretical issue, because it has many implications for practice, policy, and health services. The current definition of health, formulated by the WHO, is no longer adequate for dealing with the new challenges in health care systems. Despite many attempts to replace it, no alternative definition has reached a wide level of consensus.
THE WHO DEFINITION OF HEALTH: A CRITICAL READING
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 27359006Abstract. The purpose of this article is to clarify the meaning of health, starting from the analysis of the definition of health stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, highlighting its strengths and its critical aspects. The considerations on the opportunity to revise the definition of health, adapting it to the changed conditions of the world population, gave rise to a proposal for a new definition focused on the ability to adapt and self-manage in face of social, physical ...
World Health Organization(WHO) Definition Of Health
www.publichealth.com.ng › world-healthAug 01, 2019 · World Health Organization (WHO) Definition Of Health. World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Although this definition was welcomed by some as being innovative, it was also criticized as being vague, excessively broad and was not construed as measurable.