What Makes a Healthy Person? Consumer Health Unit Objectives: TSWBAT identify the difference between preventative and self care. TSWBAT how their decisions affects personal health and how to manage it to become an independent adult.
Mr. Frey’s Office
WHAT MAKES A PERSON HEALTHY???
Preventative Care Exercise Diet Immunizations Self-examinations Early warning signs of serious disease Healthy habits X-rays & skin tests
Self-Care Get treatment & drugs that are helpful/necessary Use common sense to avoid harmful substances & activities Choose the best doctor, medical center, & complete health insurance Take care of your emotions Know when to call a doctor Assess quality of care & treatment doctor provides; get second opinion
What products in your home that promote self- care? Aspirin, cough syrup, eye drops, band aids – first aid kits, sunscreen, exercise equipment, etc.
Where are these products located in your home? Medicine cabinet, closet, kitchen, basement, garage
Personal Health Management Self-care that promotes wellness Keeping you own health records Choosing & visiting a physician regular check-ups/exams Getting medical care for injuries & illness
Personal Health Management Choosing & visiting a dentist regular dental care & check-ups Choosing health care facilities when necessary Arranging for payment of health care facilities
Personal health decisions includes… Personal health history records of growth & development Family health history records of parents & blood relatives Health care history dates & results of physicals Immunizations childhood & other serious diseases
Personal health decisions includes… Health facilities history hospital records, E.R. facility records Health insurance policies
These things lead to being a/an AUTONOMOUS (INDEPENDENT) adult