1. The state of being sound or whole in body, mind, or soul.
2. Freedom from pain or sickness.
public health.
1. The health of the community at large.
2. The healthful or sanitary condition of the general body of people or the community en masse; esp., the methods of maintaining the health of the community, as by preventive medicine and organized care for the sick. • Many cities have a “public health department” or other agency responsible for maintaining the public health; federal laws dealing with health are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. [Cases: Health 350.]
sound health. Insurance. A policy applicant’s good condition; a state of health characterized by a lack of grave impairment or disease, or of any ailment that seriously affects the applicant’s health. [Cases: Insurance 1758, 3003(8). C.J.S. Insurance § 314.]
