Salutogenesis: A bona fide guide towards health preservation
Sudip Bhattacharya, KeertiBhusan Pradhan, MdAbu Bashar, Shailesh Tripathi, Arulmani Thiyagarajan, Abhay Srivastava, Amarjeet Singh
Abstract
Preserving health requires a holistic approach involving the component of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being as stated by World Health Organisation. Salutogenesis concept focuses on the factors responsible for well-being rather than the disease pathogenesis in contrary to pathogenesis concept. This evidence-based summary tries to shed a light on existing concept called salutogenesis which is much required in the current scenario.
Topics & Concepts
SalutogenesisMedicineDiseaseMental healthPublic healthHealth promotionPsychiatryNursingPathologyHealth, psychology, and well-beingSchool Health and Nursing EducationOptimism, Hope, and Well-being