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Well-being : european definition

Awareness that individual behaviour, personal characteristics and social and environmental factors influence health and wellbeing. Individuals need to be aware of the impact that many different factors may have on personal health, wellbeing, and life satisfaction.

Understanding potential risks for wellbeing, and using  reliable information and services for health and social protection.  Citizens need to understand the dangers of trusting and sharing false information on health, since it may undermine medical advice, publicise harmful therapies or cause unjustified alarm.

Adoption of a sustainable lifestyle that respects the environment, and the physical and mental wellbeing of self and others, while seeking and
offering social support
.   Adopting a systemic approach is needed to consider the interdependence of one’s own and others’ health and wellbeing, as well as safeguarding healthy environments.


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