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A person free of disease is not necessarily healthy. Why?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Health**: Health is defined not just as the absence of disease, but as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. This definition was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. 2. **Components of Health**: Health encompasses three main components: - **Physical Well-being**: This refers to the proper functioning of the body and absence of physical ailments. - **Mental Well-being**: This includes emotional stability, absence of mental disorders, and the ability to cope with stress. - **Social Well-being**: This involves having supportive relationships and being part of a community. ...
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  9. Assertion: Overdose of cocaine should be avoided. Reason: Its overdo...

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  11. Assertion: HIV causes cellular immunodeficiency. Reason: HIV kills b...

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  12. Assertion: The spread of AIDS can be prevented by lifelong monogamy an...

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  13. Assertion: HIV infection can be avoided by use of condoms. Reason: C...

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  14. Assertion: AIDS spreads more rapidly than hepatitis. Reason: HIV has...

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