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YOU ARE SAYING THAT HEALTH IS A STATE OF WELL BEING ENOUGH TO DO PHYSICALLY ,MENTALLY &SOCIALLY. BUT IS IT TRUE THAT OUR MENTAL &SOCIAL HEALTH ARE DEPENDED ON OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH?
Health means a state of physical,mental and social well-being and not just free from any disease.
The three dimensions of health are:
a. Physical Dimension:  A person is disease free, his/her skin is shining, has bright eyes, normal metabolism etc. define the physical dimensions of being healthy.
b. Mental dimension:  Able to judge his strengths and weaknesses, does not overestimate or underestimate things etc.
c. Social dimension: Able to adjust with his/her family members and society, free from interpersonal conflicts etc.

Human beings live in societies and different localities like villages or cities, which determines the social and physical  environment and hence both are  to be kept in harmony.  Public cleanliness is important for individual health.  For better living conditions lit of money is required.  We need good food for healthy body and for this we have to earn more.  For the treatment of diseases also, one has to be in good economic condition. 

For Example: Kidneys of a person do not filter urine properly. it affects the physical, mental and social dimensions of that person like this:

If the kidneys of the person do not filter urine, the toxic substances will start collecting in the body and affect on other organ systems.  In such conditions, the brain will not think properly.  The person will stay socially  isolated, his physical movement will be restricted. 


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