Which of the following statements are True about health related behav…

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (E) only

Health outcomes are now seen as a function not only of disease but also of the way we think and behave.

(A) According to WHO, health includes biological, psychological and social aspects Correct. The definition of health given by the World Health Organisation includes biological, psychological and social aspects of health.

(B) A person’s cognitions have no impact on his/her health Incorrect. Health-related cognitions, such as awareness about a disease and beliefs about its causes, decide whether people seek a doctor’s help and stick to the treatment. One may not go to a doctor for a cold if one blames it on eating curd.

(C) Social and cultural norms of a society influence health related behaviours Correct. Social and cultural norms linked with roles and gender greatly influence our health behaviour; in Indian society, medical advice for a female is often delayed for such reasons.

(D) Health is a function of disease only Incorrect. Health outcomes are not only a function of disease but also of thinking and behaviour, which is why the WHO definition takes in psychological and social aspects.

(E) A person’s lifestyle affects his/her health Correct. Lifestyle is the whole pattern of decisions and behaviours that determine a person’s health and quality of life. Smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, poor diet and lack of exercise harm health, while a balanced diet and regular exercise promote it.

Note: The psychological view of health, with the WHO definition of health, health-related cognitions and the influence of social and cultural norms on health behaviour, was there in the chapter ‘Psychology and Life’ of the pre-rationalised NCERT, which NTA followed in 2022, and is not there in the NCERT book (2025-26), which keeps only the part on lifestyle.