Health can be considered as a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being. (World Health Organization)
Health is a resource for daily life that allows people to live a socially and financially productive life. There are several factors that have an influence on our health.
According to the study by Lalonde (Canada, 1974), there are 4 mainsprings:-
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Human biology
- Each individual has their own and can be predisposed or protected with regard to different illnesses.
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Environment
- A number of external factors over which the individual has no control.
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Habits and lifestyle
- A series of different types of behaviour or attitudes that people develop over a lifetime that can be positive or detrimental, many of the negative ones causing illnesses. Changes in habits and lifestyle can be vital in preventing and combating illnesses.
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Organising best health plan
- Ensuring consistency, reliability and availability of treatments.
Health is maintained through science and the practice of medicine but also through one’s own efforts.
