Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Heredity, Quality Of Life, Infant Mortality
27 Feb 2014
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The overall condition of body or mind and the presence or absence of illness/injury. Can be influenced or determined by factors outside your control (i. e. genes, age, and health care system) Largely determined by your own decisions (i. e. your lifestyle) The process of achieving wellness is constant and dynamic, involving change and growth (not static) Factors that influence the health of individuals and groups. A condition that increases a person"s chances of disease or injury. Some things are out of control but things like smoking, drinking alcohol, going to the gym or eating a healthy diet are in our control. A process enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. You must play an active role in the decisions related to each dimension of your wellness. Ignoring one dimension can have a negative effect on your overall wellness.
