Vital Signs—Defining Health and Illness

What does it mean to be healthy? Here, look at definitions of health, sickness, and disease as multidimensional constructs. Examine how we measure health, both individually and publicly. Review health determinants such as human behavior, geography, the environment, genetics, and economic factors in approaching a more holistic model of health.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2013
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 11, 2022 by
    James Dean
  • Modified January 3, 2024 by
    Mandarin7584