Society's Effect On One's Health & Wellness

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Society's Effect on One's Health & Wellness and the Individual's Self-Assessment of Health Health and wellness is defined in numerous ways through different perspectives and opinions because health is something that each individual has and is entitled to in modern day society thus, laying the foundation for many definitions to be established through unique contexts and viewpoints. In my opinion, good health is a unity of three aspects, the physical, mental, and societal aspect. One must be physically content and able to perform everyday tasks without discomfort. One must also be mentally stable; the individual must feel adequately fulfilled in life may urge to achieve excellence. The last, and most important, aspect that I believe creates good health is the aspect of society and environment, to be healthy one must live in a surrounding that can accommodate the individual’s pursuit for health in relation to sociological perspectives. Wellness is when one is satisfied with their health and quality of life with aspects such as family, friends, income, etc. giving the individual contentedness. I will be comparing my own opinions on health and wellness to the sociological perspective and contrasting to the biomedical perspective of health through examples, experiences, and influences from the society that I live in today. One's physiological health is measurable through testing and comparison to what society believes to be healthy. Most individuals conform to society's definition of physical health with a few additions of their own beliefs. There are individuals who defy society's definition, those who establish their own definition by using their psychological complexes and beliefs. For example, my Grandmother was born into poverty in Vietnam. Cigarettes and alcohol were considered luxurious escapes and a contributing factor to wellness. When she migrated to

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