Enhancing Overall Health
Overall Health FAQ
What are overall health and well-being measures?
Overall Health and Well-Being Measures (OHMs) are broad, global outcome measures intended to assess the Healthy People 2030 vision. OHMs can be used to summarize and evaluate progress toward achieving Healthy People objectives.
What does health mean?
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In 1986, the WHO made further clarifications: “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.”
What is achieving whole health?
Achieving Whole Health: A New Approach for Veterans and the Nation. In 1948 the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity” ( WHO, 2020, p. 1).
What does health mean in Australia?
However, more broadly, health is 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity' (WHO 1946). Health reflects the complex interactions of a person's genetics, lifestyle, and environment. Australians have good health, in general, and access to an effective health system.
Why is good health information important?
Good health information is important and can help you make informed decisions. These resources contain tips to help consumers find good health information online.
Overall Health References
If you want to know more about Overall Health, consider exploring links below:
What Is Overall Health
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150999
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/what-is-health
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591719/
- https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/overall-health-and-well-being-measures
- https://www.act.gov.au/wellbeing/explore-overall-wellbeing/health/overall-health
- https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/determinants-of-health
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/basics/staying-healthy/hlv-20049421
- https://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d4163
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