Transcript Wellness & Safety Powerpoint

Wellness & Safety
Unit I
Health –
A range of states with physical,
mental, emotional, spiritual, and
social components.
Wellness –
optimal health; the top of the
range of health states
Mental-Emotional:
maintains a strong sense of self
 willing to accept new ideas
 handles setbacks
 recognizes emotional problems in self
and others and seeks help
 Feels that life has meaning
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Physical:
 is aware that accidents are real
 is aware of infectious disease and prevents them
 takes measures to prevent lifestyle disease
 uses health care wisely
 Sleeps enough to function well
 Maintains appropriate weight and works to achieve and
maintain physical fitness
Family-Social:
 develops friendships
 socializes well with others without the influence of drugs
 maintains friends and long term partners
The Health Triangle
 Refer to p. 5
Status
P. 6-9
What is your Health StatusWhich 3 factors can you not control in your life?
Which 7 Factors can you control?
Chronological Age: actual age in years
Physiological Age: estimated age from body’s health and life
expectancy
- adequate sleep, regular physical activity, not using any drugs,
adequate diet & weight.
Healthy People 2010 P. 58-59
 Definition-
 Two main Goals:
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Healthy People 2020
Vision- a society in which all people live long healthy lives.
Mission Identify nationwide health improvement priorities
 Increase public awareness( health, disease, disability)
 Measurable objectives & goals that are applicable at the national, state &
local levels
 Strengthen policies & improve practices that are driven by evidence &
knowledge
 Identify critical research, evaluation & data collection needs
Overarching Goals
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Attain high quality, longer lives free of preventable
disease, disability, injury & premature death
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities & improve
health of all groups
Create social & physical environments that promote
good health for all
Promote quality of life, healthy
development/behaviors, across all life stages
Life Expectancy/ Quality of Life
P.58
Life Expectancy - the average number of years that people are
expected to live.
Average Life Expectancy:
Male-75 Female-80
Quality of Life- includes physical & mental well being and the
ways people respond to their environment.
- Refer to page 58
1. Getting adequate Sleep
 Newborn needs: 17-18 hours
 5 yrs.: 10-12 hours
 avg. young adult needs: about 8-10 hours
 elderly: need less REM sleep
NREM – body is slowed down
REM – deep sleep, dreams
Sleep disorders: P. 361-364
 Insomnia – difficulty falling or staying
asleep
 Narcolepsy – when people fall asleep
suddenly
 Sleep Apnea – relaxation of tongue causes breathing difficulty
 Restless Leg Syndrome-
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Current Health Article p 6-12
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What is a sleep debt?
What is a “Gray Cloud” AND are you one (explain)?
Explain the tips to help you FALL asleep
What are some tips to getting a better quality sleep at
night.
Explain what you think about the amount of sleep you
are getting a night AND how can you improve the
amount of sleep you get a night.
3. Physical Activity P. 371
220 – your age = max heart rate
Target Heart Rate65% of MHR to 85% of MHR
MHR x .65 & MHR x .85
It is best to improve cardiovascular and cardio respiratory
health
FITT Formula P. 371
This formula is used to obtain fitness benefits from
physical activity.
FITT-
2. Good Nutrition
 Overweight & Obesity P. 367
 BMI
UnderweightNormalOverweightObese-
 http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm
Healthy Diet
 Eating the right foods can help avoid certain diseases, prevent
obesity, prevent illness, & recover from illness faster. Eat 5-6
small meals a day not 3 large meals a day, especially breakfast!
 Individual needs depend on: age, genetics, gender, activity
level & specific conditions.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
 Motivation: the force that moves people to act
Two types of motivation:
1. natural (drives or instincts)
2. learned
intrinsic
extrinsic
 Commitment: A long term decision made(a promise
kept)
 Refer to p. 57
Being a smart consumer
 When using/buying health products it is important to
research, become educated, and know how to
differentiate false advertising from credible facts
 Sunscreen
 Vitamins/Supplements
 FDA approval
 Consult doctor
 Safe use of OTC drugs
 Dental products
 http://www.wellnessletter.com/
10 advertising appeals Pg. 38
1. Brand Loyalty
2. False Image
3. Bandwagon
4. Humor
5. Glittering Generality
6. Scientific evidence 7. Progress
8. Reward
9. Sex
10.Testimonial
10 Advertising Appeals P. 37 & 38
Group Activity
1. What is the product being advertised?
2. Who is the target audience?
3. What appeal/s are being used to sell the product and why
are you choosing that appeal/s?( what does it say or show
for you to think its that appeal/s)
4. Will the ad promote health and how?
Safety
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Accidental Deaths – ALL Ages
Vehicle accidents (first in teens)
Falls ( first in elderly/infants)
Burns
Drowning ( 2nd in teens) Over 80% involve alcohol
Injuries from preventable accidents claim more
young lives than do disease.
---Half of all fatal accidents involve alcohol
Spontaneity vs. Caution
Highway Accidents
 One Half of all accidents are vehicle accidents
 Of all accidents, vehicle accidents are the #1 killer in
people aged 15 – 20
 Defensive Driving:
Every driver will encounter other drivers
who are careless. Defensive driving saves
lives.
Leading Causes of Death Age 15-24
Accidental or on Purpose
1. Accidents
2. Homicide
3. Suicide
5 Leading Causes of Death All Ages
Accidental or on purpose
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Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Suicide
Violence- Pg. 657-659
Explain the 9 Types of Violence:
1. Bullying 6. Sexual Harassment
2. Fighting
7. Rape
3. Assault
8. Child abuse
4. Suicide
9. Domestic Violence
5. Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Excusable Homicide
- Justifiable Homicide
Rape Prevention
* 75% of all victims know their offender!
Date Rape/Acquaintance Rape – sexual penetration
without consent obtained by force, threat or harm and
committed by someone they know.
Street Rape- “ “ “ by a stranger
• Refer to p. 687
• Laws p. 688
**To Avoid Rape**:
- avoid going out alone in the dark
- running alone is not smart
- always ask who is at your door
- carry pepper spray
- get keys out before you get to your car
- carry a whistle
- keep car maintained
 If Approached:
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scream fire
pull a fire alarm
break a window
key in eyes
urinate or vomit
Never Shower!
Date Rape Drugs: P. 690
 Roofies GHB-
 Ketamine-