Unit 1: Wellness/ Safety Flashcards
What is the difference between chronological age and physiological age?
Chronological age- number of years a person has lived
Physiological age- estimated age from body’s health and life expectancy
What does Health mean?
Definition- quality of life including physical, mental- emotional, and family- social health
What does Wellness mean?
Definition- quality of life resulting from health status
The difference between Strain and Sprain
Strain- tearing or stretching of muscles or tendons
Sprain- tearing of ligaments at a joint
What are the 5 leading causes of death/ accidental deaths?
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Motor Vehicle
- Suicide
What percent of all victims know their rape offender?
75%
What are the 2 different kinds of rape?
Date Rape/ Acquaintance Rape- someone you know
Street Rape- stranger
How can you avoid rape?
- avoid going out alone in the dark
- running alone
- carry pepper spray
- get keys out before entering car
- carry a whistle
- keep car maintained