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9 Cards in this Set
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Holistic Care
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Care that addresses the many dimensions that comprise the whole individual.
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Health
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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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Morbidity
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How frequently a disease occurs in a population.
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Mortality
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Number of deaths that occur from a certain disease.
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Wellness
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An active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle that promotes good physical, mental and emotional health.
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Disease
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meaning that there is a pathologic change in the structure or function of the body or mind.
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Illness
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The response of a person to the disease.
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Causes of Diseases:
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1. Inherited Genetic Defects
2. Biological agens or toxins 3. Physical agents such as temp, chemicals, and radiation. 4. Tissue responses to injury 5. Reactions to stress |
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Acute Illness:
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Usually has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts a short time.
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