Leading a Healthy Life

I. Health in the Past ► Infectious disease was the leading cause of death. ► People died from diseases such as the flu and bacterial infections. ► One was considered healthy if they were free of disease.

II. Health Today ► Infectious diseases are treatable. ► Lifestyle diseases are the leading cause of death.

III. Lifestyle Disease ► Disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors.

IV. Health Risk Factors ► Controllable Risk Factors  Physical Activity  Diet  Weight  Smoking  Drinking ► Uncontrollable Risk Factors  Heredity  Race  Gender  Age

V. Six Health Risk Behaviors 1. Sedentary Lifestyle. 2. Alcohol and other drug use. 3. Sexual activity. 4. Behaviors that cause injury. 5. Tobacco use. 6. Poor eating habits.

VI. Six Components of Health 1. Physical Health – Health of your body. 2. Emotional Health – Expressing emotions properly. 3. Social Health – Quality of relationships. 4. Mental Health – Recognize reality and cope with life. 5. Spiritual Health – Values and morals. 6. Environmental Health – maintaining good water & air quality

VII. Influences on Wellness ► Heredity – Traits inherited from your parents. ► Social Influences – Family and friends. ► Cultural Influences – Values, beliefs, and practices shared by people of similar background. ► Environmental Influences – Air and water quality, safety enforcement.

VIII. Controlling Your Wellness 1. Attitude – Thoughts affect health. 2. Knowledge – Become health literate. 3. Lifestyle – Positive health behaviors.