Fundamentals Ch 16

Q: What is health promotion?

A: Activities to improve general health, such as exercise and good nutrition.

Q: What is disease prevention?

A: Activities aimed at preventing specific disorders, such as obtaining vaccines.

Q: What are genetics as risk factors?

A: Predisposition for various disorders like heart disease, cancers, and mental illness.

Q: What are sex as risk factors?

A: Some diseases are more common in one sex, e.g., females: autoimmune disorders, males: suicide rate.

Q: What are physiologic factors as risk factors?

A: Increased risk due to BMI > 25 and pregnancy.

Q: What are environmental factors as risk factors?

A: Exposure to toxic substances and chemicals, air and water pollution.

Q: What are lifestyle-risk behaviors as risk factors?

A: Stress, substance use, poor diet, lack of exercise, and sun exposure.

Q: What is primary prevention?

A: Addresses needs of healthy clients to promote health and prevent disease (e.g., immunization, nutrition).

Q: What is secondary prevention?

A: Focuses on identifying illness, providing treatment, and preventing worsening health (e.g., screenings).

Q: What is tertiary prevention?

A: Prevents long-term consequences of chronic illness or disability and supports optimal functioning.