Health Development

3. shot / What do doctors recommend yearly?
6. / Shared this between individuals and physicians will improve the quality of health care and reduce health care costs
9. / One of the most effective and simplest ways to prevent serious diseases
10. health record / A _______ is a record where health data and information related to the care of a patient is maintained by the patient
13. literacy / The capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions

1. visit / Teens ages 15 to 17 need to go to the doctor or nurse for this a once a year
2. health information / Nearly 9 out of 10 adults have difficulty using it
4. / If you are sexually active, talk with your doctor about tests for _______
5. / A well-child visit is when you get a full _____
7. / To be sure you are a healthy weight you need to ask about ________
8. / You personal health record must contain your vaccinations, major illnesses and surgeries, chronic diseases, last dental exam, medicines, vitamins, supplements, and ______
11. / _______ health literacy is associated with poorer health outcomes and higher health care costs
12. acid / Be sure to get enough of this in your diet, especially if you are a female