Health and Wellness & Leading Causes of Death
Examples of physical health
- Avoiding harmful substances - Getting good exercise - Eating a nutritious diet - Getting enough sleep
examples of environmental wellness
- Using energy efficient light bulbs - Reusable water bottles (hydroflask) - Planting an organic garden
examples of occupational/leisure wellness
- chores - community service - watching netflix
examples of spiritual wellness
- yoga - a moment of silence - meditation
Examples of Mental/Emotional Health
-Feelings about self -Know where to turn for reliable health information -Able to ask for help when needed
Current top 3 leading causes of death in US for all ages
1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Covid-19
Reasons for changes from 1900's to current leading causes of death
1. Improved sanitation 2. Improved medicine 3. Enhanced knowledge 4. Poor life-style choices/decisions today
Top 3 causes of death in US for all ages in 1900's
1. The flu 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea
inherited
A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring.
Culture
Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.
#2 current cause of death in the US for all ages
Cancer
#3 current cause of death in the US for all ages
Covid-19
Examples of social health
Seeking and lending support when needed Communicating clearly and listening to others Showing respect and care for yourself and others
health
The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
physical environment
The physical surroundings in which we live, work and play. The physical environment includes water and air, workplaces, housing, roads, nature, schools, recreation settings and exposure to hazards.
Physical Health
The way the parts and systems of your body work together.
behavior
The way you choose to act within your environment
social environment
Your family and friends you come in daily contact with, including interaction with others
abstinence
a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
Wellness
an overall state of well-being or total health
#3 cause of death for all ages in 1900's
diarrhea/enteritis
#1 cause of death for all ages in 1900's
flu
#1 current cause of death in the US for all ages
heart disease
Social Health
refers to how well you get along with others
self-directed learner
someone who searches for health information to make health-related decisions
Prevention
taking action to avoid disease, injury, and other negative health outcomes
Mental/Emotional Health
the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life
Values
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
lifestyle factors
the personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives
#2 cause of death for all ages in 1900's
tuberculosis
