Chapter 1 and 2 Powerpoint Flashcards
What are some diseases that many people have died from in epidemics?
Influenza, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Pneumonia, Small Pox , Polio, Tuberculosis
Who knows why these diseases are no longer our primary health concern?
Antibiotics, vaccines and other medical advances
Improvements in sanitation and living conditions
Longer life-spans mean we now have health challenges caused by our lifestyle choices
Risk factors: Controllable
Diet, weight
Exercise
Sun exposure
Drug and Alcohol use
Risk factors: Uncontrollable
Age
Genetics
Gender
Race
Name some lifestyle diseases and tell what risk factors are related:
Heart disease: smoking, alcohol, over weight, lack of exercise
Cancer: smoking, alcohol, over weight, sun exposure
And what uncontrollable risk factors would be a concern?
for a lifestyle disease
Heart disease: age, gender, heredity
Cancer: age, heredity, race (for skin cancer risk)
What is the most common cause of death for the young adult age group?
Motor vehicle accidents
Homicide (murder)
Suicide
Accidents and overdoses
The 6 Components of health
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Environmental
Physical health
Aspects of health related directly to the body (this includes tobacco, drug and alcohol use) like nutrition, physical activity, sleep and avoiding illness
Mental Health
The ability to recognize reality, open to learning new things and accepting new ideas. Sense of self-worth, can cope with stressful situations
Social health
Interacting well with people and the environment and having satisfying relationships.
Emotional health
Expressing emotions in a positive, nondestructive way. Not getting overwhelmed with emotions and knowing where to go for help…
Spiritual health
Maintaining harmonious relationships with other living things and having spiritual direction and purpose. Living according to one’s values, ethics, and morals.
Environmental health
Keeping your air and water clean, your food safe, and the land around you safe and enjoyable. Keeping your living space clean, organized.
WELLNESS
Achievement of a person’s best in all 6 components of health.
