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health (helth) a relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually in order to express the full range of one's unique potentialities within the environment in which one is living. Current views of health and illness recognize health as more than the absence of disease. Realizing that humans are dynamic beings whose state of health can change from day to day or even from hour to hour, most authorities feel it is better to think of each person as being on a graduated scale or continuum ranging from obvious dire illness through the absence of evident disease to a state of optimal functioning in every aspect of one's life. allied health
any of diverse health care professions, including clinical laboratory personnel, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetic services, medical records personnel, radiology services, speech-language pathology and audiology, and respiratory care. It does not include physicians, nurses, dentists, or podiatrists. holistic health
a system of preventive care that takes into account the whole individual, one's own responsibility for one's well-being, and all the social, psychological,
and environmental influences that affect health; this may include aspects such as nutrition, exercise, and mental relaxation. public health
the field of health science that is concerned with safeguarding and improving the physical, mental, and social well-being
of the community as a whole. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) is a federal health agency that is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. State and county
public health agencies function under the supervision of and with financial support from the Department of Health and Human
Services.
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