Unit 1 - Intro to Health Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering core health concepts, risk factors, decision-making models, and healthcare systems based on the Unit 1 Intro to Health Study Guide.

Heredity

All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child.

Habit

A behavior or action that is repeated so frequently that it becomes almost automatic.

Risk Factor

Any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative health outcomes.

Protective Factor

A factor or condition that reduces health risks, cushions against negative impacts, or promotes well-being.

Resilience

The ability to recover or bounce back from extreme, prolonged stress, trauma, or adversity.

Leading Causes of Death Amongst Teenagers 15-9 Years of Age

The primary causes of death for individuals in this age group, typically including unintentional injuries/accidents, homicide, and suicide.

Family History of a Disease

A record of health conditions and illnesses present among biological family members, indicating genetic risk factors.

Behavioral Risk Factors

Health-related choices and behaviors under a person's control—such as physical inactivity or poor diet—that increase the risk of disease or injury.

Environment

The sum of all physical and social conditions that surround a person and influence their development and health.

Environmental Risk Factor

A physical or surrounding condition, such as continuous computer use or pollution, that negatively impacts health.

Social Environment

The people a person interacts with, including family, peers, and community members, along with cultural influences.

Health Literacy

The capacity to gather, process, understand, and apply basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.

DECIDE Model

A structured 6-step decision-making process used to guide health choices: Define the problem, Explore alternatives, Consider consequences, Identify values, Decide and act, and Evaluate results.

.com URL Stem

A commercial domain suffix that does not automatically indicate a source is reliable, compared to .edu, .gov, or .org domains.

Pseudoscience

A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method, lacking testability, empirical evidence, and peer review.

Health Insurance

A financial agreement or plan that helps individuals pay for medical care and healthcare services.

Annual Physical or Wellness Exam

A routine yearly checkup performed by a healthcare professional to monitor overall health and screen for potential medical issues.

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)

A healthcare plan that requires members to choose a primary care physician and receive care from in-network providers, typically offering lower out-of-pocket costs but less flexibility.

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)

A healthcare plan that offers more flexibility by allowing members to visit out-of-network providers without a referral, usually at higher out-of-pocket costs.

Food Desert

A geographic area with limited access to affordable, fresh, and nutritious foods, impacting community health and nutrition.