QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
⩥ Describe the different dimensions of health. Answer: · Physical:
operation and soundness of the body
· Emotional: Ability to deal with personal feelings in a positive and
constructive manner (Coping with stress)
· Social: Ability to interact effectively with other & developing
satisfying interpersonal relationships
· Intellectual: ability to question and evaluate information, to think and
learn from experience.
· Spiritual: Commitment to a set of values or principles that guide our
actions
· Environmental: State of the environment and conditions in which we
live
⩥ self-directed learning. Answer: individual controls both the learning
objectives and the means of learning, you are in charge of what should
be learned
⩥ Critical Thinking. Answer: Careful and deliberate determination of
whether to accept, reject or suspend judgement (why questions)
, ⩥ Infectious Disease. Answer: medical condition typically resulting
from a disease-causing organism (pathogen). Most are highly treatable
⩥ Chronic Disease. Answer: A medical condition that is permanent,
leave a residual disability. Examples include heart disease and cancer
⩥ What are the leading causes of death among Americans and how has
that changed over time?. Answer: The leading causes of death among
Americans is chronic disease in the 20th century. This has changed from
infectious disease due to advances in sanitation, water quality, vaccines,
and antibiotics.
⩥ What are the leading causes of death among Americans 20-29.
Answer: Unintentional injury such as motor vehicle accidents
⩥ What are the leading actual causes of disease and premature death.
Answer: · Poor diet
· Tobacco Use
· Low physical activity
⩥ Relative Risk. Answer: Common way to quantify and report a health
risk
⩥ Absolute Risk. Answer: The size of your own risk