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Health Chapter 1 & 2

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health
the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
spiritual health
a deep seated sense of meaning and purpose in life. Could have a connection to a religoius group, but doesn't have to.
social health
Getting along with others. Your social network includes your family, friends, teachers, and other members of your community. You don't need to have lots of friends to have a good social health.
mental/emotional health
about your feelings and thoughts
physical health
all about how well your body functions
wellness
a overall sense of well-being or total health
chronic disease
an ongoing condition or illness
heredity
all the traits that were biologically pasted on to you from your parents
environment
the sum of your surroundings, including physical places in which you live and the people who make up your world
peers
people of the same age who share similar interests
culture
the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
media
various methods of communicating information
technology
radio, T.V., and the Internet
risk behaviors
behaviors that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
cumulative risks
related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
prevention
taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
abstinence
a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
lifestyle factors
the personal habitats or behavior related to the way a person lives
health education
providing accurate health information and health skills education to help people make healthy decisions
Healthy People
a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan designed to serve as a guide for improving the health of all people in the U.S.
health disparities
differences in health outcomes among groups
health literacy
a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and services and to use these resources to promote his or her health and wellness
health skills
specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
refusal skills
are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
stress management
you use healthy ways to reduce and manage stress in your life
advocacy
Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
conflict resolution
the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. Think of an argument you just had
values
are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that will help guide the way you live
decision making skills
are steps that enable you make a healthful decision
goals
those things you aim for that take planning and work
short-term goals
a goal you can reach in a short period of time
Ex: finishing a term paper by Friday
long-term goals
is a goal you plan to reach over an extended period of time
action plan
a multistep strategy to help identify and achieve your goals
health consumer
someones who purchases or uses health products or services
advertising
a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
comparison shopping
judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors such as quality, features, and cost
warranty
a company's or stores written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn't function properly
consumer advocates
are people or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues
malpractice
failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
health fraud
the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems. This can also be called quakery.
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