Health indicators Flashcards
1
Q
Health indicators can be physiological such as what ?
A
pulse , blood pressure , peak flow , BMI
2
Q
Heath indicators can be lifestyle such as what ?
A
smoking , alcohol consumption , level of exercise .
3
Q
How can measuring indicators help health professionals ?
A
to detect health problems at an early stage , track improvements , make recommendations on health , give advice about future health risks , support individuals to make different lifestyle choices .
4
Q
Health professionals collect what by asking a person ?
A
there weekly alcohol consumption , smoking habits , levels of physical activity .
5
Q
What do physiological indicators show ?
A
They show how well our body systems are functioning .
