Impact of Alcohol Use on Health of Younger Adults of United Kingdom

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................3
Definition of health......................................................................................................................3
Importance of health in society....................................................................................................3
Impact of alcohol use on health of younger adults of United Kingdom......................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
World health organisation plays important role in international health within United
Nation that is governing principles as well as structure of healthcare facilities. With an objective
“ that all individual attain high possible health by having equal as well as qualitative healthcare
services for healthy life ahead (Piciocchi, 2018).” This report has covered definition of health,
importance of health in society and impact of alcohol abuse on health of people.
Definition of health
World health organisation defined health as “state of complete physical, social and
mental well being and not having any type of diseases (Piciocchi, 2018).” In another words it is
enjoyment of life at highest attainable standard that is all individuals have fundamental right to
have healthcare services without any type of discrimination in terms of race, religion and social
condition. The main motivate of WHO is to ensure that all people in society have healthy
lifestyles in social, physical and mental. WHO emphasis that it is human right to have good
physical and mental health thus has life without restriction Therefore, as per view of WHO
improving and maintaining good health start with adaptation of healthy lifestyles (Guglielmetti
and et.al., 2020).
As per perspective of Public health England, health can be defined as “various measures
that have been taken to promote better health or prevent from diseases so that people can enjoy
prolong life. Moreover it has defined public health as “it is science as well as art of protecting
and promoting health and wellbeing of individuals so that it can be prevented from ill health and
number of diseases (Healthy Lives, Healthy People, 2020). The three domains has been covered
in the public health definition such as health improvement, protection and health services
provided to several individuals so that they stay safe and healthy for longer time frame
(Piciocchi, 2018). Likewise health improvement includes providing equal access to healthcare
facilities to each and every individuals residing in the society for its better health and well being.
Health protection states to protect person from chemical, physical and infectious so that it can
stay safe. Therefore, the main motivate of Public health England to enhance lifestyles of people.
Importance of health in society
Health is not just physical well- being but it also include social, cultural and emotional
well being of whole community. Good health is of economic and social value as health is centre
of their life. Healthy lifestyles motivate an individual to fully live their life with meaning and
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