tool for self-assessed overall health. The SF-36 questionnaire addresses several dimensions of physical and mental health. Uses of self-rated health Considering that self-reported health is a powerful predictor of mortality and considering its easy application, this subjective measure of health is often used in health research and large-scale surveys. This measure helps follow the evolution of health across time and between populations. Publication See also Behavioral medicine Chronic illness Global Forum for Health Research Health Health promotion Malaise Severity of illness Sickness behavior Stress (biology) References Health research