HEA 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Natural Environment, Transtheoretical Model, Seat Belt
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Hea 100 determinants of health: determinants of health. The range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status. Determinants of health fall under six broad categories: Age: health concerns change as we age. Chronic illnesses are more of a concern for older adults. Sex: the biological & physiological differentiators between males and females have a powerful role in health. Life expectancy & certain types of chronic conditions are more likely depending on sex. Genetics: some genetic conditions may be inherited. Race/ethnicity: certain populations have an increased or decreased risk for certain diseases. Health history: past conditions may increase someone"s risk for other issues (ex: chickenpox, shingles). Family history: you & your children"s risk for developing some of the same diseases that other members of your family have (ex: type 1 and type 2 diabetes, depression). 4 key lifestyle choices have a profound ability to influence your health: Be physically active: do not smoke, do not drink excessively.
