Question

How does the medical industry affect how health and illness are defined?

Answer 1

Health and Illness are defined by WHO are

Health :

Health is state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Illness :

Illness is a broad term that defines the poor state of mind ,body and to certain extent of spirit.

Medical industry affects because of health and Illness definitions.

Rationale : The health of the individual also depends on the care provided by the physicians or health care industry.The illness of a patient if treated on time and symptom based treatment definitely gives good health and so it ultimately proves that it would be the responsibility of health care professionals to make the person healthier physically , mentally and socially.