In ‘A Theology of Health,’ VanderWeele provides scholars in health-related fields with a robust, comprehensive, and theologically rich framework for understanding human flourishing.
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Public interest in health has soared since the pandemic. The Global Wellness Institute reports that the wellness economy worldwide exceeded $6 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028. Even studies with more modest findings reveal significant growth in health markets over the past five years. In one instance, 82 percent of surveyed U.S. consumers cited wellness as a “top priority” in their everyday lives.
COVID-19 has settled into the background, but its aftermath persists as we clamor for stronger immune systems, lower cholesterol, and ever-elusive peace of mind. We all strive for wellness.
