Taking Charge of Your Health Chapter 1
2 Chapter 1 4 Wellness 4 Aspects of Health 4 Six Dimensions of Wellness
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4 100 Years Ago Versus Now
5 Ten Warning Signs of Wellness Persistent presence Positive expectations Happy experiences Spiritual involvement Changing conditions Stress response Physical activity Communicate feelings Generosity Humor
6 Healthy People 2010 Goals Health Goals for Americans Increase the quality and years of healthy life. Eliminate health disparities.
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8 Life Expectancy Average Total Life Expectancy 76.9 years Healthy life 65.4 years Impaired life 11.5 years
9 Health Issues for Diverse Populations Gender Ethnicity Income and Education Disability Geographic Location Sexual Orientation
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11 Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. ¬H¬Heart Disease CCancer ®S®Stroke ¯C¯Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) °U°Unintentional Injuries/Motor Vehicle ±P±Pneumonia and Influenza ²D²Diabetes mellitus
12 Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. (Cont.) ³H³HIV Infection ´S´Suicide µCµChronic Liver disease and cirrhosis
13 Leading Preventable Causes of Death CAUSEAppr. # of Deaths Per Year. À Tobacco400,000 Á Diet and Activity habits300,000 Â Alcohol100,000
14 Choosing Wellness Responsibility Stress Mentally Healthy Relationships Toxins Diet/Exercise Health Care System Understanding Illness Natural process of aging Understanding the Environment
15 Getting Started Examine current health habits Choose a target behavior Obtain information about your target behavior Find outside help
16 Building Motivation for Change Examine the pros and cons Boosting self-efficacy Locus of control Internal control versus External control Visualization Self-Talk Social Support Identify and overcome barriers to change
17 The Stages of Change Model Developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Termination
18 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan Monitor behavior and gather data Analyze data and identify patterns Set specific goals Devise a strategy Obtain information and supplies Modify your environment Reward yourself Involve people around you Plan ahead for challenging situations Make a personal contract
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20 Putting Your Plan Into Action Requires commitment Use all strategies Journal Analyze your plan Rewards
21 Staying With It Social influences Levels of Motivation and Commitment Choices of techniques and level of effort Stress barriers Games
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