HEALTH

Everyone in this world is becoming very cautious about their health. Health becomes an important factor in life and it is said to be ‘a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. As defined, one is said to be healthy only he or she has both mental and physical fitness. Physical health refers to good body health without any disease whereas mental health refers to the mind and psychological well-being. Physical fitness can be brought by proper nutrition, diet and physical exercises. A good hygienic practice helps one to be immune against germs. Children should be taught proper hygienic practices right form their childhood. Mental health refers to how one handles the various stress situations and leads an independent life. Most important determinant of health is the social aspect. Environment, self-care and lifestyle decide the health of an individual. The environment should be clean and free form al kinds of pollution. Overall health is achieved through a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.