Identifying Health Risks 1.2

Habit

A behavior that is repeated so often that is becomes almost automatic

Environment

All of the physical and social consitions that surround a person and can influence that person's health

Hereditary

All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child

Risk factor

Any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcome

Culture

Beliefs and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of people and passed from generation to generation

How does social environment and behavior influence our health?

Ex: Peer pressure and the #1 contributor to one's health is their behavior (usually)

Media

Forms of communication that provide news and entertainment

What are 8 different factors that can influence out health?

Hereditary, physical environment, social environment, culture, technology, healthcare, and behavior

4 strategies to evaluate risk factors for your health

Short-term and long-term consequences, risk factors you can't control, risk factors you can control, analyzing benefits and risks

Gender

Whether you are male or female