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What are the top 10 leading causes of death in the Philippines as of 2017?
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Pneumonia
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Accidents
- Neoplasms
- Kidney diseases
These causes reflect the major health challenges faced by the population.
Define Physical Wellness.
The ability to promote proper care of physical health for optimum development and management of health problems.
Physically well people display good health-related fitness levels.
What does Emotional Wellness entail?
Awareness and acceptance of one’s own feelings, emotional stability, appropriate expression of emotions, coping with stress, and appreciation of life.
It includes accepting limitations and adjusting to changes.
What is Intellectual Wellness?
The ability to apply and share knowledge, engage in mentally stimulating activities, and create opportunities for growth and learning.
It is also referred to as mental wellness.
What does Social Wellness refer to?
Relationships with others and how we interact with them, including the ability to interact harmoniously within and outside the family.
Social wellness is marked by positive interactions.
Define Environmental Wellness.
The impact of our environment on well-being and a lifestyle that promotes and protects a healthy environment.
It emphasizes respect for the environment, including wildlife and ecosystems.
What is Occupational Wellness?
Motivation to pursue work that leads to personal development, satisfaction, and opportunities for growth.
It encourages enjoyment in one’s career.
What does Spiritual Wellness provide?
A unifying power that integrates all dimensions of wellness, characterized by a sense of meaning and direction in life.
It also includes a relationship with a higher being.
What is Financial Wellness?
The ability to successfully manage financial expenditures and have resources for essential needs.
It includes financial literacy for managing personal and family expenses.
What is Physical Activity (PA)?
Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that utilizes energy and provides positive health benefits.
It can vary in intensity from light to moderate or vigorous.
How is Exercise defined?
A planned, structured, and repetitive physical activity aimed at maintaining or improving physical fitness components.
Exercise typically requires moderate to vigorous intensity effort.
What is the study of Anatomy?
The study of body structures, and it is the oldest medical science.
It includes knowledge of blood vessels dating back to Egyptian drawings from 1600 BCE.
How many organ systems are in the human body?
11 organ systems.
Each system has organs that contribute to specific functions.
What is the standard anatomical position?
The body standing erect, arms at the sides, with face, palms, and feet facing forward.
This position serves as a reference for anatomical terms.
What are the primary functions of the skeletal system?
- Support
- Storage of minerals and lipids
- Blood cell production
- Protection
- Leverage
These functions are essential for overall body mechanics and health.
