Define health and illness? explain the sociological relevance of these definitions

What will be an ideal response?


The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical,

mental, and social well-being. Health involves not only the absence of disease, but also

a positive sense of wellness. Health is a multidimensional phenomenon: it includes

physical, social, and psychological factors. Illness refers to an interference with health?

like health, illness is socially defined and its definition may change over time and

between cultures. Therefore, illness is socially constructed.

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

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a. with the female lead b. with the audience c. with himself d. with one or more male characters

Sociology

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A) 1st trimester B) 2nd trimester C) 3rd trimester D) delivery

Sociology

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a.) nationalism. b.) equality. c.) ethnocentrism. d.) ethnicity.

Sociology