Social Unit 1

Introduction Hygiene and health are fundamentally interlinked domains that together shape an individual’s overall well-being and the health status of communities at large. While health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, hygiene refers to the conditions and practices that help preserve health and prevent disease, particularly through cleanliness and sanitation. In this…

Poverty and health are intricately bound in a complex, cyclical relationship that has challenged societies for centuries. Poverty is not merely the absence of money—it is a multidimensional deprivation that encompasses lack of access to basic needs such as adequate nutrition, clean water, housing, sanitation, education, and healthcare. Health, similarly, is not just the absence…

Impact of Urbanization on Health & Disease: Urbanization—the process by which an increasing proportion of a population comes to reside in cities and towns—is one of the most transformative phenomena of modern civilization. While it is often associated with economic growth, technological advancement, and improved access to services, it also exerts profound and complex influences…

Socio Cultural Factors Related to Health: Health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, as defined by the World Health Organization. To understand health in its fullest essence, we must look beyond biology and clinical conditions and delve into the complex interplay of social, cultural,…

Malnutrition and Its Prevention: Malnutrition is not merely the absence of sufficient food—it is a silent and deeply rooted crisis that gnaws at the very foundation of human potential. It is both a cause and a consequence of disease, poverty, ignorance, and social inequality. A malnourished individual is not only physically weak, but also mentally…

Social Causes of Diseases: The intricate relationship between health and society is a central theme in medical sociology and public health. Disease is not merely a biological or physiological phenomenon but is deeply embedded in the social fabric of human existence. The causes of disease often extend far beyond the realm of microbes and malfunctioning…

1. Concept of Disease Prevention Disease prevention refers to strategies and measures that aim to reduce the occurrence of disease, stop its progression, or minimize its consequences. These actions are taken before, during, or after the onset of disease to ensure better health outcomes. 1.1 Objectives of Disease Prevention 2. Levels of Prevention The concept…

Concept of Health and Disease The concept of health and disease is fundamental to all health-related disciplines, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and public health. In recent decades, our understanding of these concepts has expanded dramatically—from a narrow biomedical view to a much broader, multidimensional perspective. For pharmacy students and professionals, understanding these concepts is not…