health

Risk factors

Aspects of people's lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health.

Protective factors

Aspects of people's lives that reduce risks and increase the likelihood of optimal health.

DNA

Chemical that carries genetic information; found in chromosomes.

Environment

Circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life.

Genes

DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the structure and function of a person's cells; affect development, personality, & health.

Mental Health

Dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations.

Social Health

Dimension of health that refers to how well a person gets along with others.

Physical Health

Dimension of health that refers to how well the body functions.

Emotional Health

Dimension of health that refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings, including emotions, moods, feelings about one's self, and views about the world.

Quality of Life

Extent to which a person experiences a healthy, happy, & fulfilling life.

Modifiable factors

Factors that can be changed. For example: Behavioral & lifestyle factors.

Nonmodifiable factors

Factors that can not be changed. For example: Age & Genetic factors.

Genetic disorders

Health conditions that develop due to a person's genes; do not require the presence of other risk factors.

Media

In-person and online communication channels, such as books, TV shows, movies, social media, & advertisements.

Physical environment

Includes the places you spend your time- outside, school, home, or workplace.Factors:Geography, pollution, homelessness.

Social Environment

Includes the relationships all around you. Factors: Peers, Family, Community members, your culture.

Economic environment

Includes your family's and community's level of education, income, & resources

Life Expectancy

Length of time a person is expected to live.

Health Continuum

Measures health as lying somewhere between extremes of poor and excellent. Ideal status is near optimal health. Illness(overall poor state of health) is at the other side of the continuum. Variety of factors increase & reduce health.

Well-being

Person's ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good.

Wellness

Process of identifying one's state of health & taking steps to improve it.

Factors that increase Health

Quitting smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Eating more fruits & vegetables. Starting a physical activity program. Getting regular physical examinations, & getting a flu shot each year.

Social Media

Social Networking. Social Media can also encourage you to select certain health and services over others. These influences, which reflect the society in which you live, can lead to decisions that are healthy or unhealthy.

Health

State of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being.

Optimal Health

State of excellent health and wellness, including physical, mental & emotional, and social health.

Life Span

Actual number of years a person lives.