Document Type : Review

Author

• Abdel-Hady El-Gilany

Mansoura University

Abstract

Background: Human Wellbeing (HWB) is synonymous with health and should be included when assessing health status at the individual and community levels.
Methods: In this narrative literature review, Google Scholar and PubMed were searched for published full-text English publications and websites that included the keywords wellbeing, definition, types, measurement, and importance. All collected literature was evaluated for inclusion in the review. The most relevant articles were selected.
Results: This overview outlines the various definitions of HWB and associated concepts. The aspects and public health benefits of well-being (WB) were discussed. The many tools used to measure HWB were listed. Finally, the public health concerns associated with WB were described.
Conclusion: There is a need for effective collaboration among public health specialists, psychologists, sociologists, and physicians to operationally define the various socially and culturally relevant terminology associated with WB, which should be considered more than the absence of disease.

Keywords

• Wellbeing
• Human wellbeing
• Sustainable development goal
• Individual wellbeing
• Community wellbeing
• Health
• Happiness
• Wellness
• Quality of life
• Public Health

Main Subjects

• Behavioral Health