How should we define health? - The BMJ
https://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d416326.07.2011 · The WHO definition of health as complete wellbeing is no longer fit for purpose given the rise of chronic disease. Machteld Huber and colleagues propose changing the emphasis towards the ability to adapt and self manage in the face of social, physical, and emotional challenges The current WHO definition of health, formulated in 1948, describes health as “a …
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.
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