Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Health Risks and Your Behavior
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Abstinence
A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors including, sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
Risk behaviors
Actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others
Lifestyle factors
Personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives
Cumulative risks
Related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
Prevention
Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
