HEALTH

optimal health; the top of the range of health states A range of states with physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social components. Wellness – optimal health; the top of the range of health states

Types of Health Activity Refer to activity #1 (Using page 5 in text) Define types of Health Add characteristics/ examples to each dimension from your life. Evaluate how it would effect you, your family, and/ or society.

Factors that affect Health Status Using p. 6-9 in the book, Evaluate how your life is impacted by the factors that affect health status.

Chronological Age: actual age in years Physiological Age: estimated age from body’s health and life expectancy

Life Expectancy Complete the “How long will you live” activity to evaluate the impact of internal and external factors on you life expectancy (Refer to Activity #2)

Quality of Life / Life Expectancy 1. Getting adequate Sleep   Newborn needs: 17-18 hours 5 yrs.: 10-12 hours avg. young adult needs: about 8 hours elderly: need less REM sleep NREM – body is slowed down REM – deep sleep, dreams

Sleep disorders: Insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep Narcolepsy – when people fall asleep suddenly Sleep Apnea – relaxation of tongue causes breathing difficulty

2. Good Nutrition Overweight & Obesity

3. Physical Activity 220 – your age = max heart rate Target Heart Rate 70% of MHR to 85% of MHR It is best to improve cardiovascular and cardio respiratory health

4. Avoid tobacco, drugs, and use alcohol in moderation (if over 21)   5. Mental Health Learn to cope Find time to have fun spend time with friends/family Limit stress 6. Avoid Dangerous situations aware of accidents, injury and violence Aware of STI/STD

Health Behavior Inventory Refer to p. 28-31 Can help you become aware of healthy behaviors that you already practice and discover new habits that could improve your health status.

BEHAVIOR CHANGE Motivation: the force that moves people to act Two types of motivation: 1. natural (drives or instincts)   2. learned intrinsic extrinsic Commitment: A long term decision made(a promise kept)

Behavior Change Activity Examine an unhealthy behavior Explain how you could apply a change in your behavior and decision making to improve your health

Being a smart consumer When using/buying health products it is important to research, become educated, and know how to differentiate false advertising from credible facts

Consumer Assessment After viewing an advertisement, evaluate the impact the advertisement has on the average consumer Credibility? Purpose of Ad? Who should buy? What psychological approach was used to sell the product? How would you change the Ad to benefit the consumer?

Environmental Health Federal Acts to Regulate the Environment * Refer to p. 600-606 (charts) Scenario *use the chart to identify the acts that were violated and create a more environmental friendly alternative

Safety Accidents are the leading cause of death for people age 15 - 24 #2 – suicide #3 –homicide  Injuries from preventable accidents claim more young lives than do disease.   Spontaneity vs. Caution

Unintentional Poisoning Deaths A poison is any substance, including medications, that is harmful to your body if too much is eaten, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin. An unintentional poisoning occurs when a person taking or giving too much of a substance did not mean to cause harm.

Highway Accidents One Half of all accidents are car accidents Of all accidents, car accidents is the #2 killer in people aged 15 – 24 Defensive Driving:   Every driver will encounter other drivers who are careless. Defensive driving saves lives.  

Falls Falls – 3rd most cause of accidental deaths * home --- Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in older people --- Also claims a lot of infants lives  

Child Safety  --- Make sure areas are free of hazards that could cause falls.   --- There should be no water deep enough for a child to drown. --- No sharp objects around (glass) --- All guns should be locked away (everyone educated)

--- Children’s food in small pieces; no light foods   --- Water should not be hot; water heaters should be less than 120 degrees F  * Refer to p. 254 ( child sitting)

Fires and Burns Burns – 4th leading cause of accidental deaths   Fire Escapes - alarms - rescue and exiting Baby-sitters

Drowning Drowning - 5th leading cause of accidental death 2nd leading cause of accidental death in teens Almost 50% of all drownings are alcohol related  Personal Flotation Devices - should be present on all boats

Violence Refer to p. 657-659

Assault - one person’s attack on another with the intent to do harm Rape Prevention   Street Rape - sexual assault by a stranger Date Rape/Acquaintance Rape - sexual assault with a known person * Refer to p. 687

**To Avoid Rape**: - avoid going out alone in the dark - running alone is not smart - always ask who is at your door - carry pepper spray - get keys out before you get to your car - carry a whistle - keep car maintained  

If Approached: - scream fire - pull a fire alarm - break a window - key in eyes - urinate or vomit  

What not to do when raped?