Ch. 1 Health Vocab
Across
- 3. people of the same age who share similar interests.
- 4. the sum of your surroundings
- 6. differences in health outcomes among groups.
- 8. ____________ risks are related risks that increase in effect with each added risk
- 9. __________ factors are personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives.
- 13. _________ health is a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life.
- 14. radio, television, and the internet
- 16. all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents
Down
- 1. taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse.
- 2. a _________ disease is an ongoing condition or illness, such as heart disease, obesity, or cancer
- 5. the various methods for communicating information
- 7. the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group.
- 10. a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health information and understand basic health information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
- 11. an overall state of well-being, or total health.
- 12. a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
- 15. risk ______________ are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
- 16. the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.