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Jun 26, 2007

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." --The World Health Organization

Creating an Epidemic of Health

"It is possible to create an epidemic of health," said Jonas Salk. According to writers Tom Munnecke and Heather Wood Ion, "The convergence of the Internet, global communications, and medical technology have created an environment from which dramatic new advances in health care and enhancement may emerge. The contagion for this epidemic is healthy people. In any population, there will be some who have maintained their health, and serve as role models for those who have not adapted as well. These people may be healers, or simply people who exude enough vitality that others can benefit. Healthy people are contagious in face to face settings. The Internet can leverage their presence around the globe." This fascinating article explores the definition of health, models of health care and the role of the internet in creating an epidemic of well-being.