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Three Different Perceptions of Health (3)

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The third and most contemporary view of health is the view that health is wellness, and in this view of health, health is considered dynamic, or always changing. We're constantly striving towards functioning at a higher level, so there's a sense that the person is actively working towards their own health. In addition to this, there are additional dimensions of health that have been added to the model, so now there are seven dimensions of health which we'll see on the next slide.