Dimensions of Wellness Health Quiz

Life expectancy

Life expectancy tells us the average number of years of life a person who has attained a given age can expect to live

Chronic Diseases

A long-lasting health condition that requires ongoing medical care. Chronic diseases can’t usually be cured, but they can often be controlled

Common Chronic Diseases

Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Arthritis, Asthma, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Risk Factors

Smoking, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use

Modifiable personal factors that influence your health

• Drug / Alcohol Use

• Excess body weight (overweight and obesity)

• Physical Activity 

• Healthy Eating

• Sleep

• Stress

Unmodifiable personal factors that influence your health

age, race, ethnicity, rural location

Risk behaviors

substance abuse, sexual risk behaviors, risking serious injury, smoking tobacco/vaping, interpersonal aggression, criminal activity

substance abuse

misusing alcohol, binge drinking, or taking illegal drugs can lead to addiction, health problems, and impaired judgment 

sexual risk behaviors

having intercourse at a young age, having multiple partners, or not using protection can lead to unintended pregnancies, HIV, and other STIs

risking serious injury

Activities like driving into the water without knowing how deep it is, riding a skateboard in traffic, or riding a bicycle without a helmet can lead to serious injuries

smoking tobacco/vaping

 smoking tobacco can lead to mental health problems like depression and anxiety

interpersonal aggression

expressing anger in the form of physical aggression or verbal insults

criminal activity

this can include stealing, vandalism, or trespassing

Physical dimension of wellness

 Caring for your body and physical health so it can perform the way you’d like it to. You do this by recognizing your body’s needs for exercise and activity, restful sleep, and good nutrition. This also includes managing health conditions or illness, and seeking medical care when required. People often use some sort of wearable technology to track their physical wellness. 

Emotional dimension of wellness

 How well you’re able to cope with life’s stresses, demands, and setbacks. Focused on meeting their emotional needs. Building resilience and coping skills to handle changes and setbacks. Finds successful relationships support networks 

Intellectual dimension of wellness

Learning new information and skills can build confidence and self-worth. Recognizing your own strengths, while finding new ways to learn and stimulate your mind. It can also include being open to new ideas, thinking critically, expanding your knowledge about different topics, and exposing yourself to new ideas, people, and beliefs. 

Social dimension of wellness

developing a supportive network of friends, family, and colleagues. It can help make life more fulfilling but also help during times of difficulty. Balancing work and family obligations with a rich and varied social life can have a positive impact and improve overall happiness.

Spiritual dimension of wellness

This can refer to the meaning that some people find in religion or spirituality, but more accurately we can pursue spiritual wellness when we feel like we’ve developed a purpose and find mindfullness in our lives. Spiritually in different forms can provide comfort, and is deeply personal. 

Financial dimension of wellness

Having control over your regular expenses, working to meet financial goals, and increasing the capacity to absorb a financial shock. Finances can be a major source of stress, so establishing some form of financial wellness allows us to enjoy life with more freedom. 

Occupational dimension of wellness

The ability to find satisfaction and value in our work, to feel appreciated by our employer and colleagues, and to find purpose and meaning in what we do. We spend most of our waking hours working, so it should be something that enhance our lives.