haigusloos
Haigusloos is a neologism used to describe a state in which an individual or population is free from disease. It is not an official medical diagnosis and does not refer to a single, universally accepted condition. The term is commonly invoked in discussions of ideal health, disease prevention, and longevity, serving as a counterpoint to concepts like healthspan or disease management.
Usage and scope: The word appears in academic essays, policy discourse, and speculative literature as a way
Criteria and measurement: Operational definitions of haigusloos would require clear criteria, often including the absence of
Ethics and policy: Critics warn that aiming for complete disease elimination could stigmatize illness, encourage excessive
See also: health, disease, healthspan, disease eradication, preventive medicine, public health.