Health Chapter 1

What are the leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in the US?

Accidents (unintentional injuries)

What influences our health?

Individual behavior, such as lack of physical activity or poor nutrition, biology and genetics, social factors, such as economic or environmental, access to quality health services,policymaking, such as smoking bans or mandated seat belt use, and health disparities.

In a national survey, what did college students cite as major impediments to performing well academically?

Stress as the highest, then sleep difficulties, anxiety, colds, work, internet use or computer games, depression, concerns for others, extracurricular activities and relationship difficulties.

What is health?

The ever changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual and environmental dimensions.

What are the six dimensions of Health? How do they interact with one another?

The six dimensions of health are physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and environmental. The six dimensions of health is a concept of adaptability or the ability to cope successfully with life's ups and downs for an overall understanding of health. When all the dimensions are in balance they support an active and thriving lifestyle.

In the early 1900s, what largely determined a person's life expectancy?

Infectious diseases because of a lack of vaccines, antibiotics and infection control a third of all deaths were from infections.

What is the primary goal of wellness?

Attaining the optimal level of well-being for your unique limitations and strengths.

What are some examples of risk behaviors?

Risk behaviors are actions that increase susceptibility to negative health outcomes.