Table 1.

The different characteristics of the terms used interchangeably with wellbeing.

Characteristics	Wellbeing	Health	Welfare	Wellness	QOL
Who measures it?	Individual or third party	Individual or third party	Third party	Individual	Individual
Where is it used?	Public and private sector	Healthcare	Social policy	Mental health	Health economics
Approach	Salutogenic	Pathogenic	Passive	Active	Comparative

Note. QOL = quality of life.