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Dimensions of Health
Physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual, environment.
average life expectancy in the U.S.
77.9 years
reinforcing factors
rewards, encouragement, and recognition that influence our behavior in the short run.
predisposing factors
the beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions that influence our behavior.
Transtheoretical Model
1.precontemplation
2.contemplation
3.preparation
4.action
5.maintenance
6.termination
people who do these things have greatest risk for disease
either tobacco use, poor diet, or inactivity.
emotional health
ability to express one's feelings and mood. compassion for others.
Maslow's Pyramid
1.self-actualization
2.self-esteem
3.love and affection
4.safety and security
5.physiological needs
bipolar disorder
severe depression alternating with periods of great excitement, overactivity, and, delusions.
risk factors of suicide
Mental disorders, antidepressant medications, substance abuse, hopelessness, family history, physical illness, brain chemistry, access to guns, others.
physical responses to chronic stress
1.affect memory, kill neurons
2.increase risk for high blood pressure, blood clotting, and stroke or heart attack.
3.increase in abdominal fat.
4.renal hypertension
5.decreased resistantance to infection.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
an anxiety disorder characterized as chronic stress.
Eustress
Positive Stress, stimulate you to function properly.
Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)
The repeated reliving of a trauma through nightmares or recollection.
Causes of poor time management
Rushing, chronic inability to make choices or decisions, fatigue or listlessness, constantly missed deadlines, not enough time for rest, sense of being overwhelmed.
health related components of physical fitness
cardio endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, body composition.
aerobic activity
where sufficient or excess oxygen is continually supplied to the body (cardio).
# of steps recommended by "America on the Move"
10,000
Body Mass Index (BMI)
ration of weight to height squared
phobias
anxiety disorder marked by irrational fear of an object, or situation. extreme avoidance of fear.
mental disorder
clinically pyschological syndrome thats associated with distress or increased risk of death, pain, disability.
major disorders
depression,anxiety, attention disorders.
essential nutrients
nutrients that your body cannot make. must get from diet.
antioxidants
substances that prevent damaging effects of oxidation in cells.
MyPyramid System
1.Variety
2.proportionality
3.moderation
4.activity
5.personalization
nutrition labels
displays amount of nutrients said food contains
causes of food-borne illnesses
1.improper cooling
2.improper washing
3.inadequate cooking
4.failure to avoid cross contamination
World Health Organization (WHO)
Combats obesity, recommends that governments promote public knowledge about their diet, exercise, and health.
symptopms/traits/signals of anorexia
1.refusal to maintain normal body weight
2.intense fear of gaining weight
3.distorted body image, always feels fat
4.absence of at least 3 periods
symptopms/traits/signals of bulimia
1.repeated binge eating
2.lack of control over eating behavior
3.self-induced vomit,laxatives, or diuretics
4.strict dieting, vigorous exercise
5.min. of two bingings a week of at least three months
6.obsession with body shape and weight
emotional abuse signs
1.attempting to control various aspects of your life
2.often making fun of you
3.making you to blame
4.wanting to always know where you are
5.becoming jealous or angry
6.threatening to harm you
7.trying to coerce you into unwanted acts
sternbergs six types of love
1.liking
2.infatuation
3.romantic love
4.companionate love
5.fatuous love
6.consummate love
sternbergs love triangle
1.intimacy
2.passion
3.commitment
crucial current divorce rates
3.6 per 1,000 americans
ingredients for commitment in lasting relationship
1.shared values
2.a willingness to change in response to each other
3.a willingness to tolerate flaws
4. same religious beliefs
5.ability to communicate effectively
contraception
prevention of conception;birth control
most common contraception used by college students
the pill;birth control
pathogen
virus, bacterium, or fungus that causes disease to host.
host
harbors a parasite
vector
transmits a pathogen from reservoir to host
fetus
baby developing in uterus from 9th week till birth
embryo
baby from second to eighth week.
Abortion facts
1. four out of ten unplanned pregnancies end in abortion
2.35% will have abortion by 45
3.50% of abortions performed in first 8 weeks of pregnancy.
who is at risk of infectious disease?
1.children and their families
2.elderly
3. chronically ill
4.smokers and ppl w/respiratory problems
5.ppl in contact w/someone sick
6. living in poorly ventilated buildings
most wide spread STI bacterium in U.S.
Chlamydia
most wide spread STI viral in U.S.
HPV
age group of highest sexually transmitted infections
under age of 25.
Hepatitis
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1.headaches, fever, fatigue, aching joints, nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea
2.A,B,C,Delta, and E
3.vaccines for A and B
4.clean water etc., safe sex
Cancer
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1.change in bowel habits, unhealing sore, unusual bleeding,
lump on body, difficulty swallowing, obvious change in wart or mole, nagging cough.
2.carcinoma, sarcoma, leukemia, lymphoma.
3.surgery,radiation therapy, chemotherapy.
4.go to doctor to look at genes/heredity, self exams
herpes
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1.bumps on genital area or mouth, became painful blisters.
2.just herpes
3.no known cure.
4. safe sex
HPV
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1.cauliflower-like areas on genital and rectal areas
2.just HPV or genital warts
3.Removal of legions by laser surgery or chemicals
4.safe sex
Gonorrhea
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1.pussy discharge for men, no symptoms or they may have discharge.
2.just gonorrhea
3.antibiotic:cephalosprins
4.safe sex
HIV & AIDS
Symptoms/types/treaments/preventions
1. no symptoms, then infections.
2.just aids/hiv
3.combination of 3 or more antiretroviral drugs (HAART)
4. safe sex
hypertension
elevated blood pressure, unsafe level.
cholesterol
the most common type of steroid in the body
HDL
(GOOD) helps prevent cholesterol build up
LDL
(BAD) the main culprit in the buildup of plaque in arteries.
risk factors for cardiovascular disease
obesity, waist circumference, physical inactivity, tobacco use, high blood glucose, hypertension, lipoprotein levels,
Myocardial infarction (MI)
(heart attack) part of the layer around the heart starts to die due to it not getting sufficient oxygen
Stroke
risk factors /signs/symptoms/treatments
1.gender,race,age,hypertension,high red blood cells,heart disease,blood fats, diabetes, estrogen therapy, diet high in fat & sodium
2.cant speak, paralyzed faced, inability to raise arms.
3.paralyzed, depression, dementia,
4.clot-busting drugs.
diabetes
type/risk factors/signs/ treaments
1.type 1(born) type 2(bad diet)
2. family history, excess weight (specially around waist),
3. increased thirst & unrination, flu-like symptoms, weight loss or gain, blurred vision, slow healing, nerve damage, red and swollen gums.
4.insulin injections (type 1), exercise and well balanced diet (type 2)
reasons students use drugs
1.genetics and family history
2.parental attitudes and behavior
3.substance use in high school
4.positive expectations
5.mental health problems
6.social influences
7.alcohol use
8.sexual identity
9.race
gambling reasons and consequences
1.excitement, to socialize, win money, and just something to do
2.losing money and control.
drug misuse
use of drug for reason other than original purpose.
drug abuse
consistent use of drug for reason other than original purpose
Types of injection
intravenous-into vein
intramuscular-into muscle
subcutaneous-under the skin
toxicity
poisonous level; dosage level when drug causes damage to body
over the counter (OTC) drugs
Medications you can get without prescription.
prescription drug abuse
physical effects
heart failure, heart attack, seizures, kidney and liver failure, severe blood disorders, birth defects, blindness, memory problems, & allergic reactions.
psychoactive
mind-affecting
addiction
continued pattern of compulsion and loss of control in spite of adverse consequences
causes of drug dependence and abuse
1.biologically more apt to become addicted to drugs
2.lack of control or self esteem
3.peer pressure/early influences
club drugs
MDMA/ecstacy (increased sensitivity), GHB (similar to alcohol), Ketamine (increased HR, memory loss, numbness), nitrites (similiar to alcohol)
risk factors of the common drugs abused
brain abnormalities, impaired memory and learning, siezures, depression, nerve damage, anxiety, flashbacks, numbness, death
treatment 12 step program
self-help group programs based on the principles of alcoholics anonymous.
effects of alcohol on the body
destroys brain cells, lower resistance to diseases, causes bleeding in stomach, impotence in males, irregular period cycles, destroys liver.
ethyl alcohol
intoxicating agent in liquors
factors affect Blood Alcohol Content
1. how much and how quick
2. what you're drinking
3. body size
4. gender
5. age
6. race
7. other drugs
8. family history
9. eating
10. expectations
11. tolerance
intoxication
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
median age of first alcohol use
15
median age of onset for alcohol use disorders
19 to 20
why people drink
1.social ease
2.role models
3.advertising
4.relationship issues
5.psychological factors
6.self-medication
7.childhood traumas
8.depression
9.genetics
binge drinking
man, 5 or more drinks in one settin
woman. 4 or more drinks in one setting
drunk driving statistics
1. 42,000 people die every year on roads.
2.standard of BAC below .8 is legal limit
college drinking norms
excited to be away from parents, in insecure moments look for something to loosen up, alcohol.
college drinking why?
1.positive expectations
2.coping
3. social norms
4.first year transitions
5. drinking culture on campus
6. living arrangements
7.celebrations
8. participation in sports
9.parental approval
college binge drinking why?
1.low price alcohol
2.easy access to alcohol
3.attending a school
4.belief
5.drinking games
6.parents who drank
7.recreational drinking young age
how to drink safely
1.keep a diary
2.pace yourself
3.stay busy
4.try low-alcohol alternatives
5.have alcohol free days
6.start with a soft drink
7.use standard drinks
8.drink slowly
9.avoid salty snacks
10.have one drink at a time
11.be assertive
12.pay attention
alcohols effects on the body over period of time
increased weight and waist size, increased risk of cancer, increased risk of dying.
alcohol problems
1.failure to fulfill major role obligations
2.the use of alcohol in hazardous situations
3.alcohol-related legal problems
4.continued alcohol use despite recurring social problems
medical complications of alcohol abuse
1. tolerance
2.withdrawal
3.drinking to avoid problems
4.consuming larger amounts of alcohol
5.persistent desire
6.great deal of time spent drinking
7.given up important roles or activities
8. cont'd alcohol use
why do people start smoking?
1.stress
2.parents smoking
3.mental disorders
4.genetics
5.weight control
6.advertising
social smoking
those who only smoke in the presence of others
nicotine
addictive substance in tobacco;one of most toxic of all poisons
tar
fluid in tobacco made of several hundred poisonous chemicals, some carcinogenic.
health effects of cigarette smoking
alters mood regulation chemicals, increases heart rate, increase blood pressure, affect oxygen carrying ability, damages lungs
carbon monoxide
gas produced by burning of tobacco, displaces oxygen in the hemoglobin molecules
other forms of tobacco
-cigars
-clove cigarettes
-bidis
- pipes
-smokeless tobacco
options for quitting tobacco
1.quitting on own
2.stop-smoking groups
3.nicotine replacement therapy
keys to safe driving
-stay sober and alert
-buckle up
-check for air bags
-rein in road rage
-use cell phones safely
violence in the U.S.
-violence is increasing
-gun related injuries second in injury related death
hate crimes
more than half of hate crimes are motivated by race
nonvolitional sex
sex behavior that violates persons right to whom and when they want to have sex with.
statutory rape
sex with a male over the age of 16 with a female under the age of consent.
impact of rape
-unexplained vaginal discharge,bleeding,infections,bruises, and fractured ribs.
-headaches, sleep disorders, sexual fertility problems.
what to do in case of rape
call friend or rape center
talk to health care provider
report attack, even if unsuccesful
vital signs
temperature, blood pressure pulse rate, & respiration rate.
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
term used for health care practices not widely taught/used in hospitals/or insured.
types of CAM
-alternative medical systems
-mind-body medicine
-biologically based therapies
-manipulative and body-based methods
-energy therapies
acupuncture
chinese medical practice; puncturing body a certain points to relieve pain and cure disease
naturopathy
treatment of disease using natural remedies such as sun, water, heat, and air.
herbal medicine
ancient form of medicine using substances derived from trees, flowers, ferns, seaweed, and lichens to treat disease.
homeopathy
medical practice that treats disease by giving doses of a substance that if given to a healthy person would produce similiar results to those of the disease
holistic
approach to medicine that takes into account body, mind, emotions, and spirit.
integrative medicine
approach that combines traditional medicine with alternative therapies.
informed consent
permission to proceed with procedure and its possible consequences
managed care
health care services and reimbursement predetermined by third party insurers
health maintenance organization(HMO)
an organization that provides health services on a fixed contract basis
preferred provider organization (PPO)
group of physicians contracted to provide health care to members at a discounted price
teratogen
Any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus
health related problems linked to pollution
-headaches and dizziness
-eye irritation and impaired vision
-nasal discharge
-cough
-constricted airways & blood vessels
-chests pains
-birth defects
-vomiting
-asthma
indoor pollutants
-toxic chemicals(cigarettes)
-mold
chlorinated hydrocarbons
highly toxic pesticides that are extremely resistant to breakdown, may cause disease.
organic phosphates
toxic pesticides that may cause disease
ways to help planet earth
-plant a tree
- look for simply packaged items
-bring your own bag
-hit the switch
-avoid disposables
-be water wise
-cancel junk mail
-spare the seas
-speak out
staying healthy longer
-keep arteries young
-avoid illness
-maintain your zest for living
-stay strong
dementia
deterioration of mental capability
Alzheimer disease
progressive deterioration of intellectual powers
advance directives
documents that specify an individuals preferences regarding treatment in a medical crisis
living will
advance directive on use of life-sustaining precedures in the event of terminal illness or injury
holographic will
will in authors handwriting
defining death
-functional death
-cellular death
-death
-brain death
-spiritual death
important factor denying death
dont take life for granted
autoscopy
looking at oneself, out of body experience.
funeral arrangements
usually planned ahead of time for ease. third most expensive cost in life