Reference: Pramanik, T.; Pramanik, S. (2001). Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol. 7, Nos. 4/5, 2001 - Physical Fitness Status Among the Students of a Medical College in Kathmandu, Nepal, WHO. URL-http://apps.who.int/iris/ Health, which is defined by the World Health Organization is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, is a fundamental human right. The attainment of the highest possible level of health is an important worldwide social goal, the realization of which will require the action of many social and economic sector in addition to the health sector (1). In healthy individual all the organs of the body are of normal size and function normally; all the special senses are intact; and the resting pulse rate, blood pressure and exercise tolerance are within the normal range of the individual's age and sex (2). Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and helps to keep the body fit.
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HEALTH, PHYSICAL FITNESS STATUS, HEALTH INDICATORS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HARVARD STEP TEST, PHYSICAL FITNESS INDEX (PFI), MEDICAL STUDENTS, PHYSICIANS, MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL STRESS, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE.
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World Health Organization
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