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What Makes a Healthy Person? Consumer Health Unit Objectives: TSWBAT identify the difference between preventative and self care. TSWBAT how their decisions affects personal health and how to manage it to become an independent adult.
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Mr. Frey’s Office
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WHAT MAKES A PERSON HEALTHY???
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Preventative Care Exercise Diet Immunizations Self-examinations Early warning signs of serious disease Healthy habits X-rays & skin tests
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Self-Care Get treatment & drugs that are helpful/necessary Use common sense to avoid harmful substances & activities Choose the best doctor, medical center, & complete health insurance Take care of your emotions Know when to call a doctor Assess quality of care & treatment doctor provides; get second opinion
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What products in your home that promote self- care? Aspirin, cough syrup, eye drops, band aids – first aid kits, sunscreen, exercise equipment, etc.
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Where are these products located in your home? Medicine cabinet, closet, kitchen, basement, garage
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Personal Health Management Self-care that promotes wellness Keeping you own health records Choosing & visiting a physician regular check-ups/exams Getting medical care for injuries & illness
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Personal Health Management Choosing & visiting a dentist regular dental care & check-ups Choosing health care facilities when necessary Arranging for payment of health care facilities
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Personal health decisions includes… Personal health history records of growth & development Family health history records of parents & blood relatives Health care history dates & results of physicals Immunizations childhood & other serious diseases
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Personal health decisions includes… Health facilities history hospital records, E.R. facility records Health insurance policies
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These things lead to being a/an AUTONOMOUS (INDEPENDENT) adult
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