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Definitions of healt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| WHO (World Health Organisation) definition of health | Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being |
| Physical health | How well the body functions physically (including fitness and absence of illness) |
| Mental health | A state of wellbeing where a person can cope with stress and function emotionally |
| Social Health | The ability to form relationships and interact effectively with others |
| Disease | A problem with the functioning or structure of the body, usually with a known cause |
| Medical Disorder | A problem with the normal functioning of the body or mind without an established cause. |
| Medical Sign | Observable or measurable evidence of illness/disease i.e. rash, high temperature |
| Medical Symptom | A subjective feeling experienced by the patient i.e. joint pain, headache |
| Medical Syndrome | A cluster of medical signs and symptoms that tend to occur together i.e. irritable bowel syndrome |
| Medical Condition | A general term for any state of ill health, injury or disorder |