Which statement is true regarding health?
a. The absence of disease indicates the patient is healthy.
b. Health is a global term referring to every aspect of a person's life.
c. Health exists independently of culture.
d. The health of an individual is defined by the caregiver.
B
Health is a global term because it refers to every aspect of a person's life including physical status, emotional well-being, social relationships, intellectual functioning, and spiritual condition. Health is a concept that each person creates individually.
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