Making Wellness a Lifestyle

Journal Entry What causes premature death? What are some characteristics of people with optimum wellness?

Wellness Continuum Where would you place yourself on the wellness continuum? Premature Death Low energy level Frequent illness Inferior stress management skills Poor social relationships Optimum Health High energy level Infrequent illness and quick recovery from illness Superior stress management skills Excellent social relationships

Risk Factors Risk Factors are characteristics or behaviors that influence a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease.

Unhealthful Lifestyle Choices Inadequate Health Care Heredity Poor Environment Quality

Unhealthful Lifestyle Choices Inadequate Health Care Heredity Smoking Food choices Stress management Exercise Preventative care Early diagnoses Trained professionals Proper equipment Cost Heredity Poor Environment Quality Parents Body structure Physical traits Water quality Air quality Food availability Shelter Wellness of others around you Safety

Now that you know the different components of wellness and many risk factors -- what kinds of things can you do to improve your wellness?

Life Expectancy CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Visit: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/life-expectancy.htm Explore links: Deaths and Mortality Life expectancy by age, race, and sex, 1900-2010 U.S. Life Tables, 2010, table 21, page 45. Heart disease Cancer Chronic lower-respiratory disease Accidents stroke