1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Health
Personal Health: Perspectives and Lifestyles (4th Edition)
Floyd, Mimms, & Yelding
Prepared by: Amy Rowland, Ph.D.

2. Chapter Objectives Write two definitions or descriptions of health
Define wellness and list its components
Differentiate the three phases of prevention
Name the 10 leading causes of death for adults in the United States

3. Chapter Objectives
Identify two reasons why knowing your family’s history is important to your health
List the top 10 underlying causes of death identified in the Journal of the American Medical Association
Indicate one National Health Observance (to include the month and days, if applicable) that you are willing to promote to family and friends

4. Definitions of Health
World Health Organization, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Webster’s dictionary, “the condition of being sound in body, mind, and spirit…freedom from physical disease or pain.”
Health has evolved to mean “having the energy to do the things I care about.”

5. Components of Wellness
Wellness, a relatively new term, refers to the adoption of a healthy lifestyle which will enhance well-being and decrease risk for disease.

6. Components of Wellness
Physical
Mental/Intellectual
Emotional
Social
Environmental
Spiritual

7. Types of Prevention Primary Secondary Tertiary
Taking measures to stop a problem before it begins
Secondary
Detecting a health problem so negative consequences can be lessened
Tertiary
Taking care of people after they get ill

8. Leading Causes of Death

9. Underlying Causes of Death

10. Family Health History Knowing this helps to determine disease risks
Also assists with planning prevention strategies