Which of the following is the World Health Organization's definition of "health"?
A. People in harmony with environment
B. A state of optimum functioning for an individual in the performance of roles and tasks
C. Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity
D. Functioning at maximum potential with the environment
Ans: C. Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity
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