NounSingular health Plural usually uncountable; plural healths health (usually uncountable; plural healths)
Derived termsRelated termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. At the time of the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1948, Health was defined as being "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". This definition invited nations to expand the conceptual framework of their health systems beyond issues related to the physical condition of individuals and their diseases, and it motivated us to focus our attention on what we now call social determinants of health. Consequently, WHO challenged political, academic, community, and professional organisations devoted to improving or preserving health to make the scope of their work explicit, including their rationale for allocating resources. This opened the door for public accountability [3]. Only a handful of publications have focused specifically on the definition of health and its evolution in the first 6 decades. Some of them highlight its lack of operational value and the problem created by use of the word "complete." Others declare the definition, which has not been modified since 1948, "simply a bad one." [4]. More recently, Smith suggested that it is "a ludicrous definition that would leave most of us unhealthy most of the time." [5]. In 1986, the WHO, in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, said that health is "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." Classification systems such as the WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC), which is composed of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) also define health. Overall health is achieved through a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, which, together is commonly referred to as the Health Triangle. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What reputable health insurance companies are out there? Q. My mom doesn't have health insurance and my job doesn't give insurance to family members. I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when she needs it. Do you know any health insurance companies that can accept low monthly payments since I don't get paid that much? We live in northern california. Asked by LOVER - Wed Apr 1 21:05:43 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well, if she's 40 and perfectly healthy, it's going to cost her about $500 a month to have a low/no deductible plan that covers checkups. You BUY it on a month to month basis. If you want low monthly payments, you have to cut the coverage - like take a $10,000 deductible. Or higher. That would cut payments down to maybe $200 a month or less. The older she is, the less healthy she is, the more it costs. Your best bet, is to find a local, independent agent, who can help you balance cost with coverage. Answered by mbrcatz - Wed Apr 1 22:11:43 2009 What is the best health insurance carrier for those self employed? Q. I'm very confused as to finding health insurance since I'll be self employed soon. Can anyone suggest a health carrier that is easy to get insured and are reliable? Thank you. I'm really not interested in going online, as have been warned. And I have been online and don't need a million calls wanting my business. Thanks, but no thanks. I am interested in details and sure information. Like seeing an agent. Asked by organizeyourbiz - Thu Sep 4 23:12:37 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. A lot depends on your personal situation and what state you live in. Generally though you will want to stick with a large and trustworthy company like a United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc. Shop around and compare quotes from at least 3 companies to find the best rate. Here is some more info on some thing you should know when looking for self employed health insurance: Answered by HealthQuote360.com - Fri Sep 5 14:43:48 2008 How do I find good alternative health care providers in the state of Maine?
Q. Who would you highly recommend for health care providers in the state of Maine? Professionals who study alternative medicine. Health care providers who are homeopathy, naturopathy, herbalist, and a wide variety of health care licensed professionals. Asked by suad o - Wed Aug 30 17:16:34 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you have a really good health food store with knowledgeable people I would ask who they might know or suggest. Also the Internet site www. alternative medicine for Maine would hopefully give some info. Good Luck Answered by jw - Thu Aug 31 00:24:04 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Health"
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