Transcript HEALTH

Wellness & Safety
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
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Family-Social:
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develops friendships
socializes well with others without the
influence of drugs
 maintains friends and long term partners
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The Health Triangle
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Refer to p. 5
List The 10 Factors that affect
Health 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
Sleep- Physical State – pg. 361364
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
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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.
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BEHAVIOR CHANGE
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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
Health Behavior Contract Project
40pts. Must Be Typed P.32
State Goal- I will engage in 60 mins. of physical activity a
day. ( 2)
Effects of Heath Status Research (10) Minimum of 2 par.
How will these activities improve my overall health?
Citation (3) Where you got the research, MLA style
Plan of Action Chart with detailed activities (10)
Obstacles listed (5)
Evaluation(10) How well this plan helped achieve your goal
and how it will help continue to improve your health. Min.
of 3 par.
Being a smart consumer
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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
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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
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Accidents
Homicide
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
Refer to p. 657-659
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9 Types of Violence
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
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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
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If Approached:
- scream fire
- pull a fire alarm
- break a window
- key in eyes
- urinate or vomit
Never Shower!
Date Rape Drugs: P. 690
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Roofies-
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GHB-
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Ketamine-