Volume 2 Issues 10 October, 2021
In The Pursuit of Perfect Health
Most of the doctors now practicing in urban centres are facing new challenge. Patients, in increasing numbers are seeking consultation for symptoms that arise with longevity of life and its related health issues. People in most of the countries are now able to survive well even years after a myocardial infarction, can walk with replaced knee joints when their knee capsule has worn out , survive a diagnosis of cancer, and in general, can challenge death quite often! The aging body is now equipped with more and more alien components, than before. The million dollar question is, has this necessarily transformed quality of life made living better than before? In other words, are we chasing
shadows in the dark?
Paradoxically, along with the advancement in Health Sciences, there is a parallel increase in environmental health hazards, both of which are determinants of health! Ultimately, health is the responsibility of each individual, and he is indeed the master of his body. But, can humans have perfect health, and can we know all and prevent all? Should we pursue perfect health? When, where & who should draw a line?
JSS Medical College, Mysore
