Zdravlje

Zdravlje is the term used in several South Slavic languages to denote health. It encompasses the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

Determinants include biology, lifestyle, environment, and access to quality healthcare. Health status is commonly tracked by indicators such as life expectancy, mortality and morbidity rates, prevalence of chronic conditions, and self-rated health.

Public health emphasizes prevention and population-level measures, including vaccination, sanitation, health education, and occupational safety. Individual actions such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management contribute to zdravlje.

In practice, health systems aim to maintain and improve zdravlje through clinical care, public health programs, and social supports. The concept also covers mental health and social well-being as essential components of overall health.