Health Risks and Your Behavior Lesson 3

Risk Behaviors (RBs) Actions that can potentially threaten your health and/OR the health of others YOU control most risk behaviors Examples?

Recognizing Risk Behaviors The CDC identified the 6 most common RBs that account for people under age 24. ????????????

Most Common RBs for People Under 24 Tobacco Use Lack of P.A. Unhealthy diet Alcohol and other drugs Sexual behaviors Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence *What can participating in these risk behaviors lead to?

RBs Leads to Heart disease HIV/AIDs & STDs Cancer Premature DEATH!

Short & Long Term Consequences RBs can have both short and long term consequences... I.E. Smoking: What are the short and long term consequences of smoking?

Consequences Short Term bad breathe Yellow teeth Constricts blood vessels- making heart pump harder Paralyzes Cilia- increases the effect of irritants on any standing allergies Increase in acid in the stomach- loss of appetite, taste, smell Ie. Smoking Long Term Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Bowel Problems Stomach Ulcers Stained Teeth Heart Disease Wrinkling of the skin Cancer (Lung) How do we prevent all this?

Cumulative Risks

Risks that add up overtime Ie. Fast food meals Risks that increase with each added risk Ie. Cell phone & driving

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Survey Sample Questions dex.htm

Question 1 Do you wear a helmet each time you ride your bicycle?

Question 2 Do you wear a seatbelt when you are riding in a moving vehicle?

Question 3 Have you ever ridden in a vehicle when you knew the driver had drank alcohol?

Question 4 Have you ever driven a vehicle after drinking alcohol?

Question 5 Have you ever texted or ed someone while driving a vehicle?

Question 6,7,8 Have you ever been in a physical fight? Have you ever been injured in a physical fight? Have you ever been in a fight on school property?

Question 9, 10 Have you ever been bullied on school property? Have you ever been electronically bullied?

Question 11, 12, 13 Have you ever smoked a cigarette? Have you ever smoked a cigarette before the age of 13? Do you currently smoke cigarettes?

Question 14, 15, 16 Have you ever drank alcohol? Ever drank alcohol before age 13? Ever drank alcohol on school property?

Other Topics Marijuana Usage and other drugs Fruits and Vegetables Physical Activity Sexual Intercourse and birth control Soda Breakfast Video Games/computer usage Participation in PE Classes/Sports teams Eating/Dietary habits Asthma Sleep

Abstaining from High Risk Behaviors The deliberate decision to avoid high risk behaviors, such as sexual activity, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs 100% GUARANTEED

Healthy Choices Lifestyle Factors : Personal habits related to the way a person lives. What are some factors (choices that we make) that help us lead healthier lives?

Factors: 8-10 hours of sleep Healthy breakfast Nutritious meals Daily physical activity Maintaining a healthy weight Abstaining from smoking Abstaining from alcohol and other drugs