Vocabulary 1
The 3 elements of the health triangle
physical, social, emotional/mental
Involves actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury
Preventative Care
Lowers risk for disease
Abstinence
Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services
Health Consumer(s)
Medical doctors who provide physical checkups and general care, as well as school nurses and dentists
Primary Care Physicians
The part of health that deals with the body
Physical health
A way of living that includes making decisions, practicing behaviors based on sound health knowledge and healthful attitudes.
Wellness
A stress management technique in Refusing to become involved in stressful situation(s)
What are refusal skills
Understanding Making Consumer Choices by considering factors such as cost, warranty, safety, Product information, etc
Comparison Shopping
Medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions.
Specialists
The way you interact with other people
Social Health
shows that your health can be measured on a sliding scale, with many degrees of health and wellness based on a lifestyle.
Health Continuum
the scientific study of patterns of disease in a population.
Epidemiology
Matt has been suffering from acne for several months now which started as a small problem has become severe. Which specialist should he make an appointment?
Dermatologist
A plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a person's medical costs.
Health Insurance
The way you cope with the demands of daily life.
Mental Health
Practice health and safety habits to remain free of disease, injury and/or death.
Prevention
Hannah has had cold symptoms for a month now. She described she has had watery eyes, constant sneezing. Which Specialist should she make an appointment ?
Allergist
A person’s capacity to learn about and understand basic health information & services and use these resources to promote high level of wellness.
Health Literacy - Education
Complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems you have had to date
medical history
The way you recognize and deal with your feelings.
emotional health
Includes all the medical care available to a nation's people, the way they receive care, and the method of payment
Health Care System
The CDC is the acronym for what agency in the USA?
Center of Disease Control
Also known as quackery, is the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent diseases or cure health problems
Health Fraud
Healthcare professionals can sometimes be negligent and fail to meet accepted standards.
Malpractice