POOR HEALTH CONDITIONS OF CERTAIN LEADERS IN HISTORY
TARİHTE BELLİ LİDERLERİN SAĞLIK BOZUKLUKLARI

Author : Sinan ÇAYA
Number of pages : 35-56

Abstract

In this article; within the scope of Health Sociology and based on availability of necessary informatin as much as possible; affirmations regarding the poor health states of certain historical individuals are provided. It seems that it is not easy to arrive at certain generalizations and similar conclusions. Nevertheless; a common denominator free of all doubts does emerge, in a striking manner. The mentioned individuals had displayed outstanding performances, with the sublime consciousness of statesmen and high motivation; all despite their health problems or even as if they were challenging those very problems. It can be inferred that the reason behind such behavior is strong will and love of duty.

Keywords

Health / well-being; disease / illness; leader; statesman; history; historical.

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