Chapter 1 Flashcards
Environment
Sum of your surroundings
Peers
People of your same age who share similar interests
Culture
The collection of beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
Media
Various methods of communicating information
Heredity
All of the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
Risk behaviors
Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
Cumulative risks
Risks that increase in effect with each added risk
Abstinence
Avoiding harmful behaviors
Health
Combination of physical, mental/ emotional, and social well being
Wellness
Overall state of well being
Prevention
Practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury
Health education
Providing of accurate health info to help people make healthy choices
Healthy people 2010
A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention planned to serve as a guide for improvising the health of all people in the US
Health literacy
A persons ability to learn about and understand basic health information and services and use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness
