Translation: A narrative assessment of public health perspectives on human well-being
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Human Wellbeing (HBW) is synonymous with health and should be included when assessing health status at the individual and community levels.
METHODS: In this narrative literature mini review, Google Scholar and PubMed were searched for published full-text English publications and websites that included the keywords wellbeing, definition, types, measurement, and importance. All collected literature was evaluated for inclusion in the review. The most relevant articles were selected.
RESULTS: This mini review outlines the various definitions of HBW and associated concepts. The aspects and public health benefits of WB were discussed. The many tools used to measure HBW were listed. Finally, the public health concerns associated with WB were described.
CONCLUSION: There is a need for effective collaboration among public health specialists, psychologists, sociologists, and physicians to operationally define the various socially and culturally relevant terminology associated with WB, which should be considered more than the absence of disease.
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