illhealth
Illhealth refers to a state in which a person’s health is below what is expected or desired. It encompasses acute illness, chronic disease, injury, disability, and mental health concerns, and may involve physical, psychological, and social dimensions of well-being. While definitions vary, many health systems align illhealth with conditions that reduce functioning, quality of life, or life expectancy. Illhealth can be temporary or long-lasting and affects individuals across all ages.
Causes range from biological factors such as infections and genetic disorders to lifestyle and environmental factors
Assessment relies on self-reported health, clinical diagnoses, functional ability, disability, and health service use. Illhealth imposes
Prevention and management emphasize timely medical care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, mental health support, vaccination, healthy