Across
- 2. An emergency lifesaving procedure using chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation when a person's heart stops beating.
- 3. False, inaccurate, or misleading health information that is spread regardless of an intent to deceive.
- 4. The ability to locate, understand, evaluate, and use health information and services to make informed decisions for personal well-being.
- 6. Any trait or habit that increases the likelihood of developing an injury or illness.
- 7. The respiratory passage through which air flows into and out of the lungs; keeping it clear is a priority during first aid and CPR.
- 10. The swift, coordinated actions taken by individuals or professional rescuers to protect life and safety during a critical health crisis or accident.
- 11. Taking proactive action or establishing healthy habits to reduce the likelihood of disease, injury, or health problems.
- 12. The continuous, rhythmic pressing on a victim's chest during CPR to manually circulate blood to vital organs.
- 14. Actively supporting, speaking up for, or promoting healthy choices and policies that benefit personal, family, and community health.
- 15. A first-aid technique (formerly known as the Heimlich maneuver) involving inward and upward pressure to the abdomen to clear a severe airway obstruction in a choking victim.
Down
- 1. A message created to educate and raise awareness among the public about important health or safety issues.
- 5. A long-lasting condition, such as heart disease, requiring long-term management.
- 8. Overall state of balanced physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
- 9. A dependable, trustworthy, and scientifically accurate source of health information, such as the CDC, DPI, or licensed healthcare professionals.
- 13. An environmental condition where one lives or learns that impacts health outcomes.