1. THERE ARE 3 MAJOR RISK FACTORS
Health risk FACTORS
RISK Behaviors-
something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease, disorder or injury
THERE ARE 3 MAJOR RISK FACTORS

2. Risk Factor 1- Genetics/ Heredity
Traits passed biologically from parent to child is your heredity
Examples: hair color, eye color, height
Some diseases are also genetic:
Examples: diabetes, cancer, blood pressure,
addiction, depression
What does this mean?
Ex) Sally can be at risk for depression simply because her Mom has depression.

3. What Can We Do?
Heredity: a. Be Aware- know family history b. Regular Doctor Visits c. Take Precautions
K. Vogt 2014

4. Risk factor 2- Environmental
How your surroundings can impact your health.
Social Surroundings
family and friends who don’t do drugs
friends who lie, are disrespectful, etc
Family who eat healthy
Physical Surroundings
-air
-water
-geography
-climate
-radiation from sun
-second hand smoke

5. Be aware of your surroundings
What Can We Do?
Environment:
Be aware of your surroundings
Be wise about who you spend your time with
Understand your risks

6. Risk factor 3: Behavioral Conditions resulting from a person’s actions and decisions (choices or behaviors).
Examples:
-Decide to exercise
-Choosing to eat healthy
-Deciding to wear a seat belt
-Texting and driving
-Trying drugs
YOU CONTROL THE BEHAVIORAL RISKS!

7. What plays a role in your behaviors?
Lifestyle factors: Personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives.
Abstinence: A deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
Peers: People of the same age of you who share interests.

8. Choices & Possible Consequences
Behavior/Choice Consequence/Result Non-smoker Eat healthy Brush Teeth Wear sunscreen
Less risk of Cancer
Maintain healthy weight
Prevent Gum Disease
Prevent Skin Damage

9. What Can We Do?
Behavioral: a. Drop Bad Habits NOW! b. Make Positive, Thoughtful Decisions- think before acting c. Create Healthy Options (tell the people in your life about the changes you’d like to make)
K. Vogt 2014

10. Taking Responsibility
4 STEPS TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFE 1). AWARENESS: be aware of personal health and signals from your body 2). KNOWLEDGE: learn, read, research, stay updated 3). DECISION MAKING: beliefs and values, decide to be healthy 4). APPLY SKILLS: Take action, actually practice healthy decision-making

11. Journal Question
How could you improve your personal health? What behaviors could you work on changing?