BJU Health Ch 1

2. The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body
4. care facility A medical center that provides quick treatment for illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening
8. The overall condition of a person’s body and mind, including physical, mental, and social well-being
9. Services provided by doctors, nurses, and other professionals to prevent, diagnose, and treat illness or injury
11. The passing of traits and characteristics from parents to their children through genes
13. Healthy type: The ability to recognize, express, and manage feelings in healthy ways
15. Health type: The condition of the body and how well it functions, including fitness, nutrition, and freedom from illness
18. Health type: The ability to learn, think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions
19. Health type: A person’s ability to think clearly, handle stress, and cope with daily challenges

1. The regular beating of the heart that can be felt in certain parts of the body
3. A medical test or treatment that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital
5. Health type: The ability to build and maintain healthy relationships and interact positively with others
6. Any behavior, condition, or situation that increases the chance of injury, disease, or other health problems
7. A medical treatment that requires a patient to stay in a hospital for one or more nights
10. An active process of making choices that lead to a healthy and balanced life
12. The ability to find, understand, and use health information to make good health decisions
14. Taking action or speaking up to support personal health needs or the health needs of others
16. The average number of years a person is expected to live based on statistics such as age, gender, and health conditions
17. A medical treatment that uses a vaccine to help the body build immunity against specific diseases