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Health Introduction

Health Introduction. Wellness. Warm-up Journal. What does it mean to be healthy? Do you think you are a healthy person? Why? In what ways are you healthy? In what ways are you unhealthy?. Dying back in the day…. 1800s-1900s Most deaths were from infectious diseases

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Health Introduction

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  1. Health Introduction Wellness

  2. Warm-up Journal • What does it mean to be healthy? • Do you think you are a healthy person? Why? • In what ways are you healthy? • In what ways are you unhealthy?

  3. Dying back in the day… • 1800s-1900s • Most deaths were from infectious diseases • (pathogens such as bacteria) • Examples • Polio • Tuberculosis • Pneumonia • Influenza

  4. Modern Causes of Death • Advancements • Medical Advances • Improved Living Conditions • Preventative Medicine • Lifestyle Diseases • Influenced by Choices • Controllable Risk Factors • Physical Activity • Smoking • Weight & Diet

  5. Adolescent Risk Factors • Brainstorm… • What are the leading causes of death for teenagers??? • Leading Causes of Teen Deaths • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Homicide • Suicide • Other Accidents

  6. Health Risk Behavior • Sedentary Lifestyle • Not being physical active • Alcohol & Drug Use • Can cause physical problems & impair judgment • Leading to accidents and diseases (STDs) • Unsafe Sexual Activity • Possible disease & unplanned pregnancy • Risky Behaviors that Cause Injury • Carrying a weapon, not wearing a seat belt, etc. • Tobacco Use • #1 Preventable cause of death in the U.S. • Poor Eating Habits

  7. Six Components of Health Spiritual Health Social Health Mental Health Emotional Health Physical Health Environmental Health

  8. Physical Health • Eats Right • Exercises Regularly • Avoids Tobacco, Alcohol, & Other Drugs • Is Free of Illness

  9. Emotional Health • Expresses emotions in a positive, constructive way • Has positive coping skills • Is aware of feelings

  10. Social Health • Respects Others • Has Supportive Relationships • Expresses Needs

  11. Mental Health • Has High Self Esteem • Enjoys Trying New Things • Is Free of Mental Illness

  12. Spiritual Health • Has a Sense of Purpose • Follows Morals & Values • Feels a Unity with Others

  13. Environmental Health • Has Clean Air & Water • Has a Clean & Uncrowded Living Space • Recycles

  14. Striving for Optimal Health Wellness = Your Best in All 6 Areas • Influences: • Age, Race, Gender, Heredity • Social • Cultural • Environmental • Taking Charge : • Knowledge • Attitudes • Health Skills • Health Literacy • Advocacy…

  15. Homework! • For each of the six components of Health, complete the following: • Brainstorm 1 lifestyle adjustment/change that can improve this component • Explain why • Due tomorrow

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