Ch. 1 Health Vocab

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