salomatligini

Salomatlik (health) is a central concept in Uzbek and in global public health, broadly defined as physical, mental, and social well-being rather than merely the absence of illness. In Uzbek, salomatlik is the noun for health, and salomatligini is the form used in phrases such as 'salomatligini saqlash' (to protect one’s health) or 'salomatligini yo'qotdi' (lost health).

The concept encompasses three interrelated domains: physical health, mental health, and social well-being. Physical health includes organs, systems, and functional capacity; mental health covers emotional balance, cognition, and resilience; social health relates to relationships, participation in community, and access to support networks.

Determinants of salomatlik are diverse. Individual factors include nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and health behaviors; and broader determinants include income, education, housing, environmental quality, and access to quality health care and preventive services.

Health indicators used to assess salomatlik include life expectancy, infant and maternal mortality, disease prevalence, and levels of disability or impairment. Public health programs aim to improve these indicators through vaccination, disease prevention, health education, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.

In Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Health and related public institutions oversee health policy, primary care, and emergency services, alongside programs to improve maternal and child health, nutrition, and communicable and non-communicable diseases.

In everyday language, phrases such as 'Salomat bo‘ling' (be healthy) and 'salomatligini saqlang' (take care of your health) reflect the cultural emphasis on maintaining salomatlik through lifestyle choices and access to care.