Personal Health Chapter 1
Leading causes of death
Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke
Income and Education
Inequalities in income and education underlie many of the health disparities among Americans.
Life Expectancy
On average women live about 5 years longer than men
Disability
People with disabilities are more likely to be inactive and overweight.
Key Contributor to death among Americans
Tobacco
The Healthy People Initiative
1) Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury and premature death. 2) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve health of all groups. 3) Create social and physical environment that promote good health for all.
Heredity/Family History
25,000 genes, half from each parents
Leading causes of death among Americans Ages 15-24
Accidents, Homicide, Suicide
Access to health care
Adequate health care helps improve quality and quantity of life through preventive care and the treatment of disease.
Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Wellness
BEHAVIOR can tip the balance toward good health, even when heredity or environment is a negative factor.
Ethnicity
Compared with the US population as a whole, American ethic minorities have higher rates of death and disability from many causes.
Environment
Conditions you live in (tobacco, sunlight, radiation)
Sexual Orientation
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens are more likely to engage in risky behaviors (unsafe sex, and drug use)