HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 002 MC

The World Health Organisation defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".

How does this definition BEST reflect current understandings of health in Australia?

It prioritises the absence of disease over the need for physical and mental wellbeing.
It recognises the multidimensional nature of health beyond just physical considerations.
It places greater emphasis on mental health compared to physical and social wellbeing.
It focuses primarily on preventing disease rather than promoting overall wellbeing.

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\(B\)

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B is correct because the definition acknowledges the multidimensional nature of health (physical, mental, and social).

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A is incorrect: The WHO definition explicitly states health is “not merely the absence of disease”
C is incorrect: The definition gives equal weight to physical, mental, and social aspects of health
D is incorrect: The definition emphasises wellbeing across multiple dimensions rather than just disease prevention