Health Factors
What is the overall state of "well being"
Wellness
The act of making a choice or coming to a solution
Decision
#1 disease in the USA - which is the biggest threat to the population?
Heart Disease
What is planned prevention called?
Precautions
The way you view situations
Attitude
YAY! or NAY! - Studies have shown optimists are less likely to die young
YAY!
Plan out possible choices or solutions
Brainstorm
What is the average period that a person may expect to live called?
Life expectancy
A behavior with an element of danger that may cause harm or injury
Risk
All the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
Heredity
What is the sliding scale of health ranging from loss of health to optimal health
Health Continuum
Consider the result/"consequence" of each choice - positive and negative
Consequence
What is the average life expectancy for a US citizen?
78.5 years
Risks in which the likelihood that someone may get hurt now or in the future is high
Unreasonable risk
Name 2 out of the 4 that affect your health
Lifestyle Factors
Heredity
Environment
Health Care
What is the three fold commitment to Physical, Mental and Social health
Holistic Health
Determine is your decision was the correct one
Evaluate
Which top 10 causes of death was the ONLY one not progressing/trending forward?
Suicide
What type of risk is playing a school sport or being in a school play?
Reasonable risk
Name a factor that can affect your health in a cultural environment
- Language
- Nutrition
- Traditions
- Spiritual Beliefs
The large jump in life expectancy in "modern times" is due to...?
Vaccines/Vaccinations
Name 2 protective factors that promote positive decision making
Loving, functional family
Involved in school activities
Positive self – esteem
Clear goals and plans to reach them
Close friends
Regularly practicing one’s faith
Sense of accomplishment at school
Healthful attitude about competition
Follows community rules
A plan to cope with life’s stressors
Why do women live longer than men?
Name 2 reasons
Smaller bodies = less stress on the heart
Less testosterone = better immunity
Men take more risks
Name 2 risk factors that support negative decision making
Dysfunctional family
Low self-esteem
Unable to resist peer pressure or influence
Lacking faith experiences
Family disruptions
Experiencing depression
Academic or athletic pressure
Name 3 factors that can affect your physical environment
Neighborhood and school safety
Community Safety
Air and water quality
Medical Care
Socioeconomic Status