1. Maintaining Health and Wellness
Introduction to Health behaviors in teens
This is a very basic power point for information purposes only not style
Created by Mr. Corabi for Health class at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

2. Top 10 Killers of Teens (current health 2000 magazine)
1) Accidents
2) Homicide
3) Suicide
4) Cancer
5) Heart Disease

3. Top 10 Killers of Teens continued
(current health 2000)
6) HIV
7) Congenital (genetic) abnormalities
8) Pneumonia/Influenza
9) Chronic Obstructive Disease (breathing)
10) Stroke

4. 6 Critical Types of Teen Behavior Contributing to the leading causes of death/disability (CDC)
1) Obesity = (Nutrition and Physical Activity)
2) Tobacco use
3) Violence (including suicide)
4) Alcohol and Drug Use
5) Sexual Behaviors

5. These 14 things can add at least 13 years to your life (CDC)
No Tobacco
No Excessive Drinking
Correct use of medications and
no abuse of drugs
Safe/safer Sexual interactions
regular eating schedule that includes a healthy breakfast
5/8 Fruits and Veggies a day
Low Caffeine/sugar/trans fat intake
30-60 minutes of physical activity daily
Wearing a seat belt
8 hours of sleep (10-6)
Manage Stress/Stressors effectively
Express feelings positively
LIVE Friend Interactions
Values/behaviors that do not cause harm or injury to one’s self or another

6. Anything else? Of course
OTHER KEY THINGS that are really important
Drink Water
Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
Wear Sun Screen
Regular Check ups
Vaccinations & or preventative treatment
Laugh
Other? Do you have a really important thing that can add years to a person’s life

7. Recall Wellness….Healthy in ALL areas