HTH 100 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Tobacco Smoking
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Conditions caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, etc. Mortality rate -- proportion of deaths to population. More things involved than just your physical nature. Disease prevention -- designed to keep people from getting sick. Health promotion -- educational supports reducing negative health behaviors. Health -- ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in all dimensions of health. Wellness -- achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions; optimal health and vitality. Why modify health behaviors: choosing healthy behaviors will give short-term (immediate) benefits, choosing health now will help bring long-term rewards. Healthy behavior change is more likely if. Role models (modeling) affect a change in behavior. 6 stages in order moving towards change. Arousal -- pituitary gland releases acth to cue adrenal glands to release. Hormones cue response in tissues and cells that control body function. Chemical messages and actions of sympathetic nerves cause the release of hormones from endocrine system that trigger physiological changes.
