HSS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Brainpower, Population Health, Global Health
17 Dec 2016
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Four domains drive premature death: insufficient medical care is (10%, genetics and family history (30%, a person"s behaviors (40%, environment and social factors (20%) Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely in the absence of disease or infirmity who. A conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential nwi. Optimum wellness is also termed high-level wellness. Ecological framework: individuals genetics and behaviours, to social relationships, to community resources, to greater societal influences. Having the power to modify factors (beliefs and values, resiliency, coping skills, financial resources, education, health literacy, etc) and health-related behaviours (diet, physical activity, sleep, substance use, etc. ) Formal and informal social networks (family members, friends, coworkers, support groups, etc. ) Must associate with people who encourage health-promoting behaviours.
