At One Time, Health Was Considered to Be Simply the Absence

question 80

Multiple Choice

At one time, health was considered to be simply the absence of disease. However, today the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as the______________ .

• A) state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
• B) absence of infection
• C) absence of sickness, viruses, and physical pains
• D) state of equilibrium, with all the parts in balance

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Definitions:

Rites of Passage

Ceremonial events or practices that mark an individual's transition from one status to another within their society or community.

Retirement Dinners

Social events organized to honor and celebrate the career of an individual retiring from active professional life.

Organization Ceremonies

Formal events conducted by an organization, often symbolic in nature, that serve to reinforce its culture, values, and achievements.

Repetitive Practices

Involves the regular, consistent execution of tasks or procedures to maintain quality and efficiency in operations.