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Health is a state of the body in which both, the mind and the body, functions properly and are free from germs. It is a holistic term that includes many different parameters such as physical, social, and mental health. Disease, on the other hand, refers to an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. It can affect the working of the entire body or a few organ systems. The surroundings of human beings play a major role in the occurrence of diseases. Social Health Social health is a larger concept and refers to the overall health of a society in which many human beings live together. Both mental and physical health contributes towards a good social health. Thus, social health cannot be achieved in its true sense without achieving good mental and physical health for every individual.

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