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Health/WELLNESS
Ch. 1
What is Health????
What is Health?
World Health
Organization (WHO)
Health is a state of
complete physical,
mental, and social
well-being and not
merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.
Treatment model
freedom from illness
HEALTH/ WELLNESS
What is it?
A comprehensive concept that
health is dynamic
and is geared toward optimal
well being.
Acknowledges impact several factors: genetics,
social factors, LIFESTYLE
Focuses on prevention
Emphasizes personal responsibility
Includes caring for self as health issues arise
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to unhealthy lifestyle.
Trends in health
(CDC)
All are
lifestyle
related
Chronic diseases
Chronic diseases
are prolonged
do not resolve spontaneously
are rarely cured completely
are significant burden in morbidity,
mortality, cost
Accidents
rewards.
+occupational
Components of Wellness
Physical Health
Proper nutrition, exercise, performing self-exams,
Emotional Health
Control emotions, self-esteem, and the ability to cope with
stress, adjust to change
Intellectual Health
Keeping your mind active through life-long learning, seek
Environmental Health
Protecting yourself from environmental hazards AND
Presence of
Disease Symptoms
Change &
Growth
High Level
of Wellness
Holistic Approach
Looking at the individual as a whole, rather
Health Literacy
The ability to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and
services needed to make appropriate
informed health decisions.
Government sites
www.cdc.gov Health topics A-Z
http://nih.gov
http://healthfinder.gov
www.healthypeople.gov
Medical facility sites
www.mayohealth.org
Education
www.health.harvard.edu
Excellent references/websites at
end of chapters
Concept of Risk
Simply put: the chance that something bad will
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GT 1000
Campus Services
CRC & Aquatic Center-- excellent facility
GT resources (continued)
Student Health Center
www.health.gatech.edu
Wellness Center 2nd floor
Student Health Center
Clubs & organizations
Non-credit classes
www.studentcenter.gatech.edu
Counseling Center www.counseling.gatech.edu
Campus ministries
Combining the support
http://www.news.gatech.edu/features/commenceme
nt-wishes
Bottom line
Long term quality of life
is related to wise choices initiated
NOW and continued throughout life.
Dont wait until you turn 30, 40 or 50!
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T/F
2. The leading cause of death among Americans age
15-25 is __accidents__.
3. If you have a family history of heart disease or
cancer, there is not much you can do to reduce your
risk of developing either. T / F