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Ways to redefine health.

L F Howell1

  • 1HealthQuest Consulting Inc., Englewood, CO, USA.

Michigan Health & Hospitals
|August 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Hospitals and health systems are broadening their definition of health to encompass a global perspective. Building a healthy community requires addressing multiple dimensions beyond just healthcare provision.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Health
  • Global Health Perspectives

Background:

  • Healthcare systems are evolving to incorporate a broader, global view of health.
  • There is a growing recognition that community well-being extends beyond traditional medical services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the shift in healthcare paradigms towards a more holistic and global perspective.
  • To emphasize the multifaceted nature of community health.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current trends in hospital and health system strategies.
  • Review of community development principles focusing on health.

Main Results:

  • Hospitals and health systems are adopting a more expansive definition of health.
  • Community health is increasingly understood as a result of multiple interconnected dimensions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive approach to community health requires addressing physical, emotional, social, environmental, educational, economic, cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual factors.
  • Redefining health necessitates a global perspective and integrated community strategies.

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