Positive health in today world -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Mirage because of changing environment Positive health o The state of positive health implies the notion of "perfect functioning" of the body and mind. o In canceptualizes heath Biologically, as a state in which every cell and every organ is functioning at optimum capacity and in perfect hormony with the rest of the body. ii) Psychologically, as a state in which the individual feels a sense of perfect well-being and of mastery over his environment. iii) Socially, as a state in which the individual's capacities for paicipation in the social system are optimal. o These ideas were widely ventilated some years ago but now appears slightly ridiculous. o Dubos said, "The concept of perfect positive health cannot become a reality because man will never be so perfectly adapted to his environment that his life will not involve struggles, failures and sufferings". o Positive health will, therefore, always remain a mirage, because everything in our life is subject to change. o Health in this context has been described as a potentiality-the ability of an individual or a social group to modify himself or itself continually, in the face of changing conditions of life.
Dependent on social, economic and culture
Mirage because of changing environment
Body and mind at peace
Changing behavior with respect to change in future