Preventative Health
Define preventative care
-getting treatment for illness or injury AFTER the illness/injury has occurred
What is the definition of the term risk factor
The aspects of our lives that increase our risk for developing an illness, disease, or disorder
Define the term: Communicable Diseases
-A disease that is easily transmitted from person to person
These are the three dimensions of the Health Triangle
Social
Emotional/Mental
Physical
Two examples of preventative care
Annual exams
Physicals
Vaccinations
Dental Checkups
Mental health check-ins
3 examples of reactive care
Going to the convenient care after getting sick, going to the emergency room for severe illness/injury, taking medication for high blood pressure
Being constantly stressed due to money problems is an example of this kind of risk factor
Economic risk factor (within environmental risks)
3 examples of a communicable disease:
Covid, flu, strep, mono, hantavirus, HIV/AIDS, Lyme Disease, TB, Measles, etc.
These are the types of factors that influence the 3 dimensions of health
-Individual
-Environmental
-Social
True or false: waiting until you are sick to see a doctor is an example of proactive health
False
Getting stitches for a deep cut is a type of this healthcare.
Emergency reactive care
What are the 3 different types/categories of Risk factors?
Genetic risk factors, environmental risk factors, lifestyle risk factors
List the 5 prevention strategies for communicable diseases
Handwashing, vaccines, diet, exercise, regular medical check-ups
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
Dentists recommend this number of visits per year to help prevent mouth disease
A broken arm is treated after it happens, making it reactive. Give one reason why reactive care can be more expensive.
because the damage has already occurred, requiring more treatment
An example of an environmental risk factor, lifestyle risk factor, and genetic risk factor is:
pollution/air quality, diet/nutrition, Gene mutations
Define the term: Non-communicable disease and provide an example
What are the two types of Health Insurance people can choose from?
HMO
PPO
This type of test checks for cancer before symptoms appear, helping doctors catch it early when it’s easiest to treat.
screening (or cancer screening)
You should go to the doctor for antibiotics for this type of infection:
Bacterial infection
The Health Decision-Making process
Give one example of how communicable disease spread:
Contact, air, water, blood, insect bites, etc.
What are the 5 steps for healthy decision-making
1. Identify problem, 2. Explore alternatives, 3. Select best option, 4. Act on your decision, 5. Evaluate your decision