Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
People of the same age who share the same similar interests.
Peers
An overall state of wellbeing or total health.
Wellness
The personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives.
Lifestyle Factors
Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
Risk Behaviors
A nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the United States.
Healthy People
The combination of Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social well-being.
Health
All the traits that were biologically passed down on to your from your parents.
Heredity
A deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Spiritual Health
Differences in health outcomes among groups.
Health Disparities
Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
Cumulative Risks
Radio, television, and the internet
Technology
A deliberate decision to avoid all high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Abstinence
An ongoing condition or Illness.
Chronic Disease
Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.
Prevention
Various methods of communicating information.
Media
