Episode #11 | How should we define health?

Written by
Dr. Chris Netley
Published on
July 9, 2024

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Episode Summary

Chris discusses the power of words in healthcare and how they can affect healthcare choices and outcomes. He provides examples of how scary words can create fear and avoidance of activity. He then reviews an article calling for a change in the WHO definition of health, proposing a new definition that focuses on the ability to adapt and self-manage in physical, mental, and social domains.

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