Compare the most likely cause of death for an individual born in 1900 and an individual born in 2006.
A person born in 1900 was more likely to die from an infectious disease, such as tuberculosis or pneumonia. For someone born in 2006, chronic diseases such as heart disease or cancer are more likely causes of death, reflecting changes in disease patterns and medical care.
Someone who promotes health and chooses safe, healthy, and legal behaviors is demonstrating which of the following skills?
Lifestyle diseases are caused by a combination of __________.
Define and describe the different types of risk factors.
Risk factors are characteristics, behaviors, or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease or being injured. Behavioral risk factors come from choices, such as smoking or being inactive. Environmental risk factors come from a person’s surroundings, such as pollution or unsafe conditions. Hereditary risk factors are inherited through family genes. Some risk factors can be changed, while others—such as age and inherited traits—cannot.
An advertisement on the radio warning the public against the dangers of smoking is called a __________.
Heart disease is a hereditary risk factor in Jamal's family. Describe and discuss what kinds of behavioral choices he could make to reduce his risk of developing this disease.
Jamal cannot change his family history, but he can lower his risk by exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet low in excess saturated fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco. He can also manage stress, get regular medical checkups, and follow medical advice about screening and blood pressure or cholesterol.
If you wanted to improve your health by making better lifestyle choices, what are five choices that you could make?
I could improve my health by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol, and managing stress.
What are three things you could do if you were asked to become an advocate for health and wellness?
I could share accurate health information with others, encourage friends and family to make healthy choices, and support or organize community efforts that promote wellness, such as a fitness event or a campaign against smoking.
Lifestyle diseases are caused by a combination of __________.
Heart disease and cancer were two of the most common causes of death in 2006.
An advertisement on the radio warning the public against the dangers of smoking is called a __________.
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