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Health and well-being are significant aspects of human existence. Issues related to health have been changing over time in several respects. While infectious diseases were earlier considered as the cause for ill health, in recent times, health problems are related to degenerative diseases brought about by unhealthy lifestyle practices. Lack of adequate sleep and exercise, consumption of alcohol and wrong eating habits are factors which are increasingly affecting causes of mortality. Hence, attention is now paid to the presence of positive well-being and not merely the absence of disease. The significance of educating people about health practices is being globally realized. Health-related interventions are diverse, often targeting behaviour change which has the potential to substantially transform the position of public health. A multipronged approach to intervention at individual and community levels is warranted.
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Misra, G. (2018). Introduction: Perspectives on Interventions for Health and Well-Being. In: Misra, G. (eds) Psychosocial Interventions for Health and Well-Being. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3782-2_1
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