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Concept of health and disease

may be cited, via spiritual, emotional vocational and political

dimensions.

1. Physical dimension:

It means the state of physical health, which implies the motion

of “perfect functioning” of the body.

Signs of physical health:

 Clean skin.

 Bright eyes.

 Lustrous hair with a body well clothed with firm flesh- not too fat.

 Sweet breath.

 Good appetite.

 Sound sleep.

 Regular activity of bowels and bladder.

 Easy coordinated bodily movements.

 All organs of the body are function normally

 All special senses are intact

 Pulse rate, blood pressure exercise tolerance are all within the

range of “normality” for the individual’s age and sex.

2. Mental dimension:

Mental health is not mere absence of mental illness. Good mental

health is the ability to respond to the many varied experiences of life with

flexibility and a sense of purpose.

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