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