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Introduction to Health MODULE-3
Holistic Health
Environment

Environment whether it is internal or external plays a dominant
role in determination of our health. Internal environment relates
with the functioning of our internal organs and systems, whereas
external environment relates with our surrounding. We can be
exposed to any disease if any one of our organs or systems starts
malfunctioning. Same will happen if our external environment like air or water
quality are not upto that level. Note

Lifestyle

Lifestyle is one of the most determinant factors which influences
our health. Lifestyle means ‘the way we live’. Our culture plays a
significant role in deciding our lifestyle. It our behaviour and habits
there is an influence of our culture. Good lifestyle such as good food
habits, right sleep pattern, habit of exercising will have a positive effect on our
health.

Social

It is said man is a social animal, and for survival we have to interact
with fellow beings. Socialisation means establishing a cordial and
positive relationship with other individuals of the society. If we
have cordial and positive relationship with other fellow beings
that will contribute to better health.

Gender

Our gender is also one of the influential factors for determining
health. Like women are prone to iron deficiency diseases due to
menstrual period, whereas men suffer from other different kind of
diseases.

Gestational (Growth) and Developmental Factors

This factor is related with the young children. It relates to genetic
makeup, intra-uterine influences, any birth trauma, and the effect
of vaccinations. All of the above mentioned factors will
influence our health.

Progression of Disease

When we are not able to handle the severity or long duration of
ill health that is progression of disease. If we are not getting proper
treatment in due time that would result in progression of disease
or illness and will make conditions worse to handle.
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