HLSC 2P49 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Classical Conditioning, Cognitive Restructuring, Transtheoretical Model
24 Jan 2017
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The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health (who) Epp report stressed the need to view health from this health promotion perspective. Lalonde report the first to suggest the need for a health promotion approach. Health behaviours: behaviours undertaken by people to enhance or maintain their health. Can include both positive (that promote good health) and negative (create risk for illness) behaviours, as well as treatment-related behaviours (optimize health and prevent further illness-related complication) Health habit: health related behaviour that is firmly established and often performed without awareness. Often develop in childhood and stabilize around age 11. Alameda county study: 7 good health habits: sleeping 7-8 hours a night, not smoking, eating breakfast, having no more than 1-2 alcoholic drinks, getting regular exercise, not eating between meals, being no more than 10% overweight. More good health habits, less illnesses, lower mortality.
