Chapter 1 health promotion

Health

Overall state of well-being, encompassing physical, mental/emotional, social, and sometimes spiritual aspects.

Illness

Personal experience of feeling unwell, distinct from a disease.

Disease

A specific pathological condition affecting the body.

Health promotion

Actions aimed at helping people improve and maintain their health and prevent illness.

Primary prevention

Preventing disease before it occurs through measures like vaccines and healthy lifestyle choices.

Secondary prevention

Detecting disease early through screenings and routine checks.

Tertiary prevention

Reducing complications from an existing disease, such as rehabilitation and disease management.

Determinants of health

Factors influencing health, including genetics, environment, lifestyle, healthcare access, socioeconomic status, social support, and culture.

Wellness

An active process of making choices that lead to better health across various dimensions.