HEALTH Promotion snapshots in March 2021

Health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is “a state of full physical, mental and emotional well-being and not simply the absence of sickness and disease.” Various other definitions have also been used over the years. Some people believe that health is the absence of illness or disease while others believe that it is the balanced way of life that includes good health maintenance. What people mean when they say that they are in good health is usually a state that they feel confident about and one that they could not identify without feeling healthy and satisfied with their lives.

In order for a person to be considered to be in good health, it means that there are no serious medical conditions affecting the person and that the person is active and healthy. This is usually viewed as meaning that the person’s physical environment is not polluted or has little to no noise or other environmental factors that could affect his or her well-being. The other factors that are believed to have a significant impact on a person’s health are his or her lifestyle (which also includes the way one consumes his or her food), his or her employment (which may include how he or she works at home, whether he or she has contact with other people), his or her education (which may include the amount of time he or she studies and how much he or she learns), his or her values and beliefs (which may also include the avoidance of alcohol and drugs). The environment that a person breathes and works in is also believed to have an effect on his or her health. For instance, people who work outdoors or in places where there are a lot of changes in the weather are at higher risk of developing health conditions.

The life expectancy of individuals in developed countries is considered to be relatively high. Life expectancy can affect a person’s health, since it affects his or her ability to perform his or her daily functions. Some of these functions include carrying out day-to-day activities like looking after children, working, bathing and dressing up. There are also some other functions that take place in our lives that cannot be neglected. Thus, having a long life expectancy can contribute towards good physical well-being.

In addition to having a long life expectancy, individuals who live in a physically healthy and tranquil environment are at a lesser risk of developing mental health problems. Studies have shown that people who live in unhealthy environments are more likely to develop psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. These disorders can cause a person to have poor physical well-being. It is believed that people living in a cluttered or stressful environment are at a higher risk of developing psychological problems because their mental well-being is not at its best. The presence of a stable mental environment along with a safe place to spend the night can provide a person with a sense of comfort and security that can promote the development of good mental health.

As of late, more attention is being focused on the role of the natural environments in promoting health. Studies have shown that the quality of the local physical environment plays an important role in overall health care. An environment that provides opportunities for physical activities, safe eating and drinking, cleanliness, and moderate recreational activities is believed to be more beneficial in preventing physical disorders than one that does not. A healthy environment promotes active lifestyles that include exercise, diet and activity, social interaction, and healthy social interactions.

HEALTH and sickness prevention should go hand in hand. Studies have shown that a healthy body can prevent a healthy mind. This can ultimately help the health system by reducing health-threatening illnesses. Preventing sickness can be achieved through a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a stress management program. Health promotion snapshots taken in March 2021 reflected that there has been a significant improvement in the health system in many areas including physical and mental wellness and overall health promotion.