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| Life expectancy in 1900 and 2000 |
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| Top 5 Leading Causes of Death in the US |
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1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Chronic lower respiratory disease
5. Unintentional injuries |
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| A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmary |
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| An approach focusing on health rather than on disease |
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| 6 Dimensions of Wellness (PEISIE) |
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1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Intellectual
4. Spiritual
5. Interpersonal/Social
6. Environmental |
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| The perception that something is funny |
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| Laughter has been shown to... (rewards) |
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Lower blood pressure,
Lower stress hormones,
Increase muscle flexion,
Boost immune function,
Triggers release of endorphins |
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| Examples of ERRORS in genes |
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| Sickle-cell disease, Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis |
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| Examples of ALTERED genes |
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| Heart disease, stroke, diabetes |
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| What do diseases result from? |
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| Interaction of many genes with environmental & behavioral factors |
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| Any factor which increases susceptibility or has an association with the occurrence, onset, or progression of a disease or injury |
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| The study of the causes, distribution, and control of diseases in populations |
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| The subjective judgement that people make about the characteristics and severity of a risk |
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| A person's chance of developing a specific disease over a specified time |
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| A measure of comparative risk of a health-related event between 2 groups |
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| The ability to obtain, process & understand basic health info & services needed to make appropriate health decisions |
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| Stages of Change Model (4) |
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1. Pre-contemplation
2. Preparation
3. Action
4. Maintenance |
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| Individuals believe that they can control events that affect them |
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| Internal locus of control |
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| Believes outcomes are contingent on their actions |
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| External locus of control |
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| Believes outcomes are determined by events or forces outside their personal control |
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| Thinking, planning, decision-making, problem-solving, movement |
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| Memory, emotion, hearing, language |
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| What does learning do to your synapses? |
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| What is the difference between no breakfast & having breakfast? |
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| An increase in information retention |
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| Temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head. Also, loosely, aftereffects such as confusion or temporary incapacity |
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| Fights, falls, playground injuries, car/bike accidents, football, boxing, hockey, soccer, skiing, snowboarding |
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| Passing out, can't remember what happened, slurring words, seeing "stars", can't stand/walk, nauseous |
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| Changes in ability to think/concentrate/remember, headaches/blurry vision, lack of interest, changes in sleep pattern |
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| Ask simple questions; test strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations & imaging tests |
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| Cold packs, pain medicine, rest |
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| Long-term effects of multiple concussions |
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| Psychiatric disorders (depression), long-term memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinsonism |
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| Wear a helmet, wear a seatbelt, light up dark areas in the house, fix uneven surfaces, block off stairways, pad sharp objects |
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