The World Health Organization has given the initial definition of health for 1st time in terms of cultural heritage of health. It is differential cultural aspects of different descendent population that represents health and wellness in various communities. As per various cultural norms such as Hispanic-Latinos, White –Americans, Asian-Americans, “health” is defined as the good state of physical, emotional, mental, social well-being. The illness is abnormal functioning of body due to injury or infection.
According to Asian cultures, the traditional definition of health is defined as the spiritual and physical harmony with surrounding environment and nature. This is going to explain, Taoism, confusianism.
The illness of Asian American population is defined as the person’s internal variability of physical and physiological aspects that cause illness. This illness should be treated by physician or faith preachers.
Thus, the options (a), (c) and (b) are incorrect.
As per WHO definition, “health” is defined as the good state of physical, emotional, mental, social well-being. The illness is abnormal functioning of body due to injury or infection.
Therefore, the correct option is – d). mental, physical and social well-being.