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Awareness of Lifestyle Disorders MODULE-3
Holistic Health

Social
Dimension

Spiritual Psychological
Dimension Dimension
Dimensions Note
of Quality

of Life

Environment Physical
Dimension

Level of
Independence

Fig: 11.1: Dimension of quality of life.

Physical Dimension

An Individual should have enough energy with which he can perform day to day
task without having any disease, fatigue, pain and discomfort. It is all about
sound sleep and rest. It is a state of body where all the organs work at optimal
level, expecting low fat, good complexion, bright eyes etc.

Psychological Dimension

In this domain, we focus on individual’s self-esteem, positive and negative
thinking, body image, memory, concentration etc. It is a state of balance between
expectations of individual and the society.

Social Dimension

Social dimension can be defined as individual’s relationship with society. It is
an individual’s responsibility to maintain harmony with surrounding people and
ensure the smooth social function in it. The social component means the ability
to interact successfully with people and one’s personal environment.

Spiritual Dimension

Spiritual health includes the aim of life, commitment to some higher being,
integrity, principles and ethics, and belief in concepts. It talks about why we are

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