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Chapter 3 Warm-Up Suppose that you purchased a new iPad that broke the first time you used it. Explain how you would deal with the problem.
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Chapter 3 Notes Being a Health-Literate Consumer
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Making Consumer Choices – Lesson 1 Your life is full of choices regarding Health Care Services and Products. Now-Shampoo, Skin Cleansers, Deodorant. As an Adult - Doctors, Dentists, Medical Insurance, etc. Learning about available products and services, and judging their effectiveness and reliability is part of becoming an informed health consumer.
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Influences on Your Decisions External Factors Opinions of Family and Friends. Cost Media and Advertising Example: AXE Body Spray Advertisements Hidden Messages are used in Advertising to persuade consumers to purchase their products.
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Hidden Messages in Advertising Just write the first word or phrase. Bandwagon – Everyone is using it, you should too. Rich and Famous – It will make you feel rich and famous. Free Gifts – It’s too good a deal to pass up. Great outdoors – If it’s associated with nature, it must be healthy. Good times – The product will add fun to your life. Testimonial – It worked for them, so it will work for you too!
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Comparison Choices Comparison Shopping is very important to becoming a Wise Consumer. Factors to consider in Comparison Shopping. Cost Features Quality Warranty Safety Recommendations
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Lesson 2 – Choosing Health Care Services Health Care Specialists Allergist – Allergies Dermatologist – Skin Diseases/Acne Gynecologist – Female Reproductive System Neurologist – Nervous System Problems Oncologist – Cancer Ophthalmologist – Care of eyes Orthopedist – Skeletal Deformities or Injuries Psychiatrist – Mental Health Urologist – Urinary Tract Problems
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Lesson 3 – Managing Consumer Problems Health Fraud, also known as Quackery. Fraudulent Products Weight Loss Products – Do not create a Long-Term Change in Eating Behavior. Beauty and Anti-Aging Products – Offer temporary results typically. Check that products are approved by the FDA! Miracle Cures for things like arthritis or cancer are most likely fraudulent. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Lesson 4 – Understanding Public Health Services Public Health Agencies Local Level – State, County, and City Health Departments focus on Disease Prevention National Level – Work to protect Health. National Cancer Institute (NCI) Environmental Protection Agency – Protect country’s Air, Water, Land OSHA – Prevent injuries and safeguard the health of workers.
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continued National Level Agencies United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Leads federal Anti-hunger efforts. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Ensures the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) – Conduct research and collect data to help control the spread of diseases.
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