what are the difference between health and wellness

 

Aspect	Health	Wellness
Definition	The absence of illness or disease.	A state of overall well-being.
Focus	Primarily focuses on physical aspects.	Encompasses physical and mental.
Goal	Maintaining or improving physical health.	Achieving a balanced, holistic life.
Components	Physical fitness, proper nutrition,	Physical, emotional, social,
	regular check-ups, and disease	intellectual, and spiritual
	prevention.	well-being.
Preventive Measures	Vaccinations, screenings,	Stress management, meditation,
	healthy lifestyle choices.	balanced diet, exercise,
		social connections.
Outcome	Lower risk of diseases and conditions.	Improved quality of life,
	Increased longevity.	increased happiness, and longevity.

Aspect	Health	Wellness
Physical Component	Focuses on physical well-being, including	Includes physical fitness but goes
	fitness, nutrition, and disease prevention.	beyond to address overall well-being.
Mental Component	Typically, mental health is considered as	Gives significant importance to
	a part of health, but may not be the	mental health, emotional balance, and
	primary focus.	psychological well-being.
Preventive Measures	Emphasizes disease prevention through	Incorporates stress management,
	vaccinations, screenings, and healthy	relaxation techniques, and coping
	lifestyle choices.	strategies to prevent mental health
		issues.
Holistic Approach	Less likely to take a holistic approach	Embraces a holistic approach,
	encompassing all aspects of well-being.	considering physical, mental,
		social, emotional, and spiritual
		factors.
Social Interaction	May not directly address the importance	Recognizes the significance of
	of social connections in health.	positive relationships and social
		support networks in overall wellness.
Lifestyle Choices	Promotes healthy lifestyle choices such	Encourages not only physical fitness
	as exercise and nutrition to maintain	but also a balanced life through
	physical health.	various life choices.
Quality of Life	Aims for the absence of illness or	Strives for an enhanced quality of
	disease, which contributes to a longer	life, increased happiness, and a
	life expectancy.	sense of fulfillment