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acute illness
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a rapid onset of symptoms that lasts only a short time.
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chronic illness
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irreversible illness that causes permanent physical impairment and requires long-term healthcare
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disease
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a pathologic change in the structure or function of the body or mind.
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exacerbation
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when the symptoms of a disease reappear.
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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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health promotion
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behavior of an individual motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential
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holistic care
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care that takes into account the whole person interacting in the environment
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morbidity
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frequency that a disease occurs
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mortality
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number of deaths
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illness
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the response of the person to a disease; an abnormal process in which level of functioning is changed when compared with a previous level.
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remission
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when a disease is present but no symptoms are experienced
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risk factor
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something that increases a persons chance for illness or injury.
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wellness
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a more active state oriented toward maximizing the potential, regardless of state of health.
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