Health

Here are entered works on optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as how to achieve and preserve it. Works on personal body care and cleanliness are entered under [Hygiene.] Works on muscular efficiency and physical endurance are entered under [Physical fitness.]
URI(s)
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85059518
- info:lc/authorities/sh85059518
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85059518#concept
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
- Library of Congress Subject Headings
Collection Membership(s)
- LCSH Collection - Authorized Headings
- LCSH Collection - General Collection
Variants
- Personal health
- Wellness
Use For
- Personal health
- Wellness
Broader Terms
- Medicine
- Physiology
Narrower Terms
Related Terms
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- http://stitch.cs.vu.nl/vocabularies/rameau/ark:/12148/cb11945860z
Closely Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- http://d-nb.info/gnd/4286300-4
- http://d-nb.info/gnd/4020754-7
LC Classification
- RA773-RA790
General Notes
- Here are entered works on optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as how to achieve and preserve it. Works on personal body care and cleanliness are entered under [Hygiene.] Works on muscular efficiency and physical endurance are entered under [Physical fitness.]
Example Notes
- Notes under [Hygiene; Physical fitness]
Change Notes
- 2006-03-16: new
- 2007-10-12: revised

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