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Chapter-07 Concept of Health

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_7
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

The chapter introduces words under concept of health. Determinants of health like heredity, environment, ways of living, personal hygiene; economic status and health service availability are detailed. Health indicators are discussed. Three levels of health care namely primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention are discussed. Survey screening and surveillance under health examination is highlighted. Chapter is concluded with equality of health.

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