Wellness for a Healthy Asia

Download or read book Wellness for a Healthy Asia written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The health and well-being of Asians took a battering during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Wellness, or the active pursuit of activities for holistic health, is vital for a sound mind and body. As such, now is an opportune time to take stock of the current state of wellness and the wellness economy in Asia. Asians are blessed with rich wellness traditions they can leverage in their quest for mental and physical health. This timely book examines the key drivers of the demand for wellness in the region. It also sets out concrete policy options for promoting wellness among all Asians.