Health & Teens

EQ & Do Now EQ: EQ: What are 3 risk behaviors that lead to health problems in teens? Do Now: What do you think are the most serious health problems for teens?

Health in the Past In the 1800’s and early 1900’s the leading cause of death was infectious disease. EG: Tuberculosis, polio, pneumonia, and the flu Dying from a disease was very common

Health Now Health problems today are caused by Lifestyle Diseases, which are disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors, and partly by other factors. EG: Diabetes, heart diseases, cancer

Why the Change? Medical Advances Better Living Conditions Preventative Medicine Most diseases from years ago have a cure!!

Risk Factors Controllable You can do something about them. Weight management, smoking, physical activity level. Uncontrollable You cannot do anything about them. Age, gender, race, heredity.

Analyzing Data What are the leading causes of death for your age group? List 4 causes of death that are caused by health risk behaviors Describe what you can do to protect yourself from each of the causes that you listed

Risk Behaviors – Sedentary Lifestyle Not partaking in physical activity on a regular basis.

Risk Behaviors – Drug & Alcohol Abuse Can cause liver disease, cancer, heart disease, and brain damage. Inhibits decision making.

Risk Behaviors – Sexual Activity Put at risk for health problems, HIV, STDs, and unplanned pregnancy.

Risk Behaviors - Injuries Injuries can be prevented Seatbelts & helmets

Risk Behaviors - Tobacco Use Smoking, and chewing tobacco Can lead to disease, cancer, and respiratory failure

Risk Behaviors – Poor Eating Habits Can lead to weight gain, heart disease, cancer or stroke. Eat your colors.

Review for the day 1.Identify the term “not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis. 2.List 3 examples of uncontrollable risk factors. 3.State the 6 risk behaviors that lead to health problems in teens. 4.List 3 of your behaviors that you can change to improve your health.