Chapter 1

What is the Healthy People 2020 Initiative?

It envisions "a society in which all people live long, healthy lives" and proposes the eventful achievement of the following broad national health objectives: - eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death - Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. - Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. -promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.

Wellness

Optimal health and vitality, encompassing all the dimensions of well-being.

What are the dimensions of wellness?

Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Interpersonal, Cultural, Spiritual, Environmental, Financial, Occupational

What are some suggestions on how to make and maintain a behavior change? (SMART goals)

examining your current health habits , choose a target behavior, learn about your target behavior, find help, examine pros and cons of change

Name the factors that influence wellness.

health habits, heredity/ family history, environment, access to health care, personal health behaviors

How has life expectancy changed over the years?

it has consistently increased each decade in the U.S. since 1990

Health

the overall condition of body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury.

What are the top 5 leading causes of death in the U.S?

1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 4. Unintentional injuries 5. Stroke

What are the 5 key contributions to deaths among Americans?

1. Tobacco 2. Diet/ activity patterns 3. Alc consumption 4. Microbial agents 5. Firearms

What are the leading causes of death among Americans aged 15-24?

1. Unintentional injuries 2. Suicide 3. Homicide 4. Cancer 5. Heart disease

How many dimensions of wellness are there?

9

Define risk factor

A condition that increases your chances of disease or injury.