...healthcare in Latin America: background and overview Defining health Health is defined constitutionally by the World Health Organisation as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity' (Gomez Gomez, 1993a:xiv)....

...of this factor will be discussed in greater depth where applicable. 3. The illness-health contmuum Health is defined by the World Health Organisation as "a state of general physical, psychological and social well-being, and not only the absence of disease". This definition...

...single most powerful way of enhancing performance and productivity in order to gain a competitive edge. 'Health' is defined by the World Health Organisation as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'. This definition makes it...

...health and generally incorporates both mental and physical integrity. Health has consequently been defined by the World Health Organisation as a 'state of complete physical, mental and social well-being'.55 While there is no difficulty in understanding the implications of health,...

...health and illness is a complex psycho-social phenomenon that requires careful consideration. Mental health is defined by the World Health Organisation as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses...

...Caribbean. It is there and it plays out within these institutions." 20 Crisis in the Community Chapter Two Health is defined by the World Health Organisation as "a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". The prerequisites for health...