Health is the basic element of human survival and development, belonging to individuals and society. In the past, it was generally believed that "health means no illness, and illness is not health." With the development of science and the changes of the times, the modern concept of health tells us that health no longer refers to sound limbs, without disease or weakness, but also needs a sound mental state in addition to physical health.
People's mental state and behavior have an impact on themselves, others and even society. The deeper concept of health should also include the normality of human psychology and behavior, the perfection of social moral norms and environmental factors. It can be said that the significance of health lies in
Diversified and quite extensive. Health is the eternal theme of mankind. (Published by yuquan hospital, Yang Huaqing)
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Definition of health
(A) the World Health Organization's definition of health
The World Health Organization defines health: "Health is a state of physical and mental perfection and good adaptability, not just a state of no disease and weakness." This is what people call physical and mental health, that is, a person is completely healthy if he is sound in four aspects: physical health, mental health, good social adaptation and moral health. Some people explain these aspects of health as follows.
Physical health: generally refers to the physical health of the human body.
Mental health: generally there are three signs:
First, a mentally healthy person has a complete personality and a good sense of self. Emotional stability, more positive emotions than degraded emotions, good self-control ability and psychological balance. Have self-esteem, self-love, self-confidence and self-knowledge.
Second, a person has a full sense of security in his own environment, and can maintain normal interpersonal relationships and receive other welcome and information.
Third, healthy people have clear life goals for the future, can seek truth from facts, keep forging ahead, and pursue their ideals and careers.
Good social adaptation: refers to a person's psychological activities and behaviors, which can adapt to the complex environmental changes at that time, be understood by others, and be accepted by everyone.