What is necessary to keep life healthy?

DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Health is multifactorial, and a safe environment is a primary determinant of well-being.
Clean air is essential for providing oxygen and preventing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases caused by pollutants.
Safe drinking water is critical for preventing a host of infectious water-borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.
This option is the most complete choice, as both clean air and clean water are fundamental and non-negotiable for sustaining a healthy life.

Option A: This option is incomplete. While water is essential for life, having access to water that is not clean can cause severe illness. Furthermore, it ignores the critical role of air quality in health.
Option C: A stressful life is detrimental to health. Chronic stress increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, obesity, and mental health disorders by elevating stress hormones like cortisol.
Option D: This option is incomplete. Similar to the 'Water' option, air is vital, but its benefits are undermined if the water supply is contaminated, leading to life-threatening diseases.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Environmental Determinants of Health as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a key role in public health by educating patients and communities on the importance of hygiene, sanitation, and accessing safe water and clean air.
Patient education should include practical advice like boiling water, proper handwashing, using masks in polluted areas, and ensuring proper ventilation at home.
Understanding environmental determinants helps nurses identify at-risk populations and advocate for public health policies that improve living conditions.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand what is being asked: 'What is necessary to keep life healthy?'.
Evaluate each option for its validity and completeness.
Recognize that 'Water' (Option A) and 'Air' (Option D) are both necessary for life, but the question asks what is necessary for a healthy life. This implies the quality of these elements is important.
Identify 'Stressful life' (Option C) as a negative factor for health, making it an incorrect choice.
Compare the remaining options. 'Clean air and water' (Option B) is more comprehensive and accurate than 'Water' or 'Air' alone, as both quality and availability are crucial for health.
Select the most complete and correct answer that covers the key requirements for a healthy existence.

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