Section 1
These types of diseases Plagued Americans in the past. (1800s early 1900s)
Infectious diseases
The traits you get from your parents can be considered this type of influence on your health
Hereditary
List the Four ways society addresses health problems
Medical advances, Technology, Public Policy, Education
Not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis
Sedentary
Driving without a seat belt is an example of
which of the six health risk behaviors?
Behaviors that cause injury
Smoking, Diet, and Physical Activity are these types of risk factors
Controllable risk factors
you are taking charge of your wellness in this way as we speak! (by attending health class)
Knowledge
You are this if you organize a rally to promote certain health issues.
Advocate
Anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problem
Risk Factor
The ability to cope with the demands of daily life
is part of which component of health?
Mental Health
Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are this type of disease
Lifestyle diseases
Making behavioral changes in your life is this way of taking charge of your wellness
Lifestyle
When making a public service announcement, list the two things you should think about when choosing to communicate your message.
Current and accurate information and Knowledge of who the audience is going to be.
A strong belief or ideal
Value
What are the most common health risk behaviors amongst your peers at Providence Cristo Rey?
Answers may vary. Coach Ferguson will decide on credit given.
age, race, and heredity are this type of risk factor
Uncontrollable
This type of influence on your wellness has to do with your surrounding, the area where you live, and all the things you have contact with.
Environmental influences
Glucose meters, phone health apps, Lasik eye surgery are examples of society addressing health issues in this way
Technology
Knowledge of health information needed to make good choices about your health
Health Literacy
Why do you think people between the ages of 15 to 24 have the highest instances of motor vehicle deaths?
Answer will vary. Coach Ferguson will decide on credit given
This health risk behavior is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States
Tobacco Use
Name all six components of health listed in the book
Physical, Social, Emotional, Mental, Environmental, and Spiritual
Describe how technology has improved your health and the health of other in the world. Can't repeat answers from previous question in section
Answer will vary. Coach Ferguson will decide on credit given
A message created to educate people about an issue
Public service announcement (PSA)
Even though most people are never completely healthy we should always strive for optimal health on the ___________.