Behavior and global health Health is a state of complete physical, psychological, and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or infirmity. (World Health Organization, 1948) Physical good health eludes billions of people Death and disease from preventable causes remain high Behavior is a key factor in determining healthBehavior and Global Health • Physical good health eludes billions of people • Death and disease from preventable causes remain high • Behavior is a key factor in determining health “Health is a state of complete physical, psychological, and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or infirmity.” (World Health Organization, 1948)