The WHO Constitution of 1948

defines health as a state of

complete physical, social and
mental well-being, and not merely
the absence of disease.
 Health is a positive concept
emphasizing social and personal
resources, as well as physical
capacities”.
 Health education
• “the communication of information concerning
the underlying social, economic and environmental
conditions impacting on health, as well as
individual risk factors and risk behaviours, and use
of the health care system”