Health Chapter 1!!

well-being

well-being

A person's ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good

mental health

Dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations.

illness

Poor overall state of health in which a person cannot function normally

wellness

Process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it

life expectancy

Length of time a person is expected to live

social health

Dimension of health that refers to how well a person gets along with others

emotional health

Dimension of health that refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings, including emotions, moods, feelings about one's self, and views about the world

optimal health

State of excellent health and wellness, including physical, mental and emotional, and social health

life span

Actual number of years a person lives

quality of life

Extent to which a person experiences a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life

risk factors

Aspects of people's lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health

genes

DNA segments that contain the blueprint for the function of a person's cells

protective factors

Aspects of people's lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Chemical that carries genetic information; found in chromosomes

media

in-person and online communication channels, such as books, TV shows, movies, social media, and advertisements

geography

Land features and any bodies of water present in an area

behavioral factors

Choices and behaviors that affect a person's chance of developing a disease, unhealthy condition, or injury

environment

Circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life

pollution

Presence of waste in the environment.

homelessness

State of being without regular, consistent housing