big names
traits passed on from biological parents to child/children
heredity
the sum of your surroundings
environmental health
factors you can do nothing about
uncontrollable risk factors
a strong belief or ideal
value
risk factors you can do something about
controllable risk factors
a disease that is caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by others
lifestyle disease
a deliberate decision to avoid high risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
abstinence
the ability to recognize and cope with the demands of daily life
mental health
people of the same age who share similar interests
peers
what is the color of my motorcycle
silver
the quality of relationships with others
social health
refers to the way your body functions
physical health
a way of life that includes very little physical activity
sedentary lifestyle
anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease of other health problem
risk factor
expressing your emotions in positive nondestructive way
emotional health
differences in health outcomes among groups
health disparities
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
health literacy
the leading preventable cause of death in the US
tobacco use
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
health
sense of meaning and purpose in life
spiritual health