Risk Factors: Behavior, Genes, Environment Flashcards
Quality of life
A person’s level of satisfaction with his or her life
Risk factor
Aspects of a person’s life that increase the likelihood he or she will develop a disease or infections or experience an injury
Behavioral risk factors
Choices a person makes that increase his or her chances of developing disease, disorders, or injuries
Distracted driving behaviors
Risky driving actions typically taken by teenagers; including texting, talking on the phone, and driving with one or more passengers under 18 years of age.
Physical fitness
The state of being fit; attained by maintaining a healthful diet and exercise regimen.
Sexual activity
Behavior related to sexual intercourse; considered a risk factor for teenagers
Blood cholesterol
A fatty substance that resides in the blood and can block arteries if a healthy level is not maintained.
Family history
The record of a disease’s presence and impact within a family
Genes
Segments of DNA that determine the structure and function of your cells and affect your development, personality, and health.
Immune system
The body’s mechanism for fighting diseases and infections
Inherited disease
A disease caused by defective genes passed down from an ancestral line
Pathogens
Microscopic living things that may cause infections or other illnesses
Climate
The overall environmental weather pattern of a region
Environment
The circumstances, objects, and conditions of your surroundings
Environmental risk factors
Characteristics of your surrounding that may expose you to injury and disease
