Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being

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Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is not the object of living, but a resource for everyday life. It is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. Health is viewed holistically as an interacting system with mental, emotional and physical components. Health is considered as a basic and dynamic force in our daily lives, influenced by our circumstances, beliefs, culture and social, economic and physical environments. Health is a unity and harmony within the mind, body and spirit which is unique to each person, and is as defined by that person. The level of wellness of health is partly determined by the ability to deal with and defend against stress. It is determined by physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and developmental stage variables.