Unit 2 Personal Health

Chapter 5 Caring for Yourself

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.3 Chapter Objectives 1.Describe behaviors that contribute to healthy skin 2.Discuss how sun exposure causes skin damage 3.Explain how to prevent and treat acne sores 4.Describe the health risks associated with tattooing (continues)

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.4 Chapter Objectives (continued) 5.Explain good hair-care techniques 6.Explain how to care for teeth and gums 7.Describe the practices that promote good sleep

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Introduction Self-care needs and responsibilities change as children become teens Self-care habits influence appearance as well as health

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.6 Skin Body’s largest organ Provides shield against infection Consists of two layers Skin care Skin cancer

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.7 Acne Results from higher levels of testosterone in teens, which causes increase in production of oils Oil clogs hair follicles; then bacteria produce infections and pus Avoiding problems with acne

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.8 Tattooing Performed with needles, which create open wounds when dye is inserted Some states require parental consent Understand the risks –Infection –Blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C (liver disease) –Process is meant to be permanent

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.9 Hair Grows from hair follicles located in epidermis Grows in cycles Color and texture are genetic Hair care

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.10 Teeth and Gum Care Use proper toothbrushing techniques Recommend having teeth examined once a year by dental professional Floss once a day Periodontal disease –Causes –Signs –Prevention

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.11 Sleep Adequate sleep is important to maintain well-being – teens need eight and a half to nine hours Sleep occurs in stages Good sleeping habits

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.12 Summary Part of becoming an adult is assuming increasing responsibility for self-care Appearance, as well as health, depends on care of the skin, hair, nails, and teeth Many serious health problems can be prevented with simple self-care habits