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19 Cards in this Set
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Health
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State of sound physical, mental, and social well-being. Not merely the absence of disease.
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Homeostasis
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The tendency for body systems to interact in ways that maintain a constant physiological state.
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Chi
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A Chinese term referring to the balance of energy in the body.
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Medical Model
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Interprets health in terms of the absence of disease and disability.
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Environmental Model
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Modern analyses of ecosystems and environmental risks to health, such as socioeconomic status, education, and various environmental factors.
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Holistic Model
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Encompasses the phycological, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental aspects of health.
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Incidence
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The number of new cases of a particular disease usually expressed per 100,000.
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Morbidity
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The number of persons in a population who are ill.
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Morality
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Death rate; number of deaths per unit of population in a specific region, age range, or other groups.
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Prevalence
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The number of people within a population with a particular disease.
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Vital Statistics
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Numerical data relating to birth, death, disease, marriage, and health.
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Emotional Wellness
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Understanding emotions and knowing how to cope with problems that arise in everyday life, and how to manage stress.
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Intellectual Wellness
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Having a mind open to new ideas and concepts.
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Occupational Wellness
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Enjoyment of what you are doing to earn a living and contribute to society.
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Social Wellness
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Ability to preform social roles effectively, comfortably, and without harming others.
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Spiritual Wellness
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State of balance and harmony with yourself and others.
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Chronic Disease
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A disease that persists for years or even a lifetime.
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Physical Wellness
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Maintaining a healthy body by eating right, exercising regularly, avoiding harmful habits, and making informed, responsible decisions about your health.
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Foundation Health Status
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Seven categories of health goals that represent the major public health concerns in the U.S.
1. Life expectancy 2. Healthy life expectancy 3. Years of potential life lost 4. Physically and mentally unhealthy days 5. Self-assessed health status 6. Limitation of activity 7. Chronic disease prevalence |
