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The holistic concept is a synthesis of biomedical, ecological, and psychological concepts that recognizes how social, economic, political, and environmental factors influence health. It views health as involving the well-being of the whole person within their environmental context. The holistic approach implies that sectors like agriculture, industry, housing, and education can impact health, and it emphasizes promoting and protecting health through a multidimensional process.
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Holistic concept.pptx
- 1. Holistic concept Presented by:- Gauri Shankar Saini MBBS
- 2. Introduction • It is a synthesis of all the concepts which are as follows;- 1. Biomedical concept 2. Ecological concept 3. Psycological concept • it recognizes strength of social, economic, political, environmental influences on health. • It has been variously described as a unified or multidimensional process involving the well being of whole person in the context of his environment.
- 3. Cont • This view corresponds to the view held by ancients that health implies a sound mind,in a sound body, in a sound family,in a sound environment. • The holistic approach implies that all sectors of society have an effect on health in particular , agriculture, animal husbandry, food, industry, education,housing, public works, communication and others sector. • The emphasis is on the promotion and protection of health.