The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organization, 2015).
Review the information in the Understanding Health and Disease presentation and the organization report as needed to support your understanding of key concepts related to health and health care.
Then, consider the descriptions of various individuals in the community member profiles. Select two people on which to focus for this assignment. How do the details about each person relate to the WHO’s definition of health?
What are the benefits of using this definition to guide health care delivery? Are there any other factors that should be included in a definition of health? Use examples from the profiles to support your analysis.
Write a short paper (1-3 pages) in which you analyze how the descriptions of two individuals relate to the WHO’s definition of health. Note which details about each person are most helpful for understanding health based on this definition. Also explain how the profiles help you identify strengths and/or limitations of this definition.