KIN 123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Behavior Modification, Health Equity, Health Promotion
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Kin 123 - lecture 2 - intro to health and wellness - shabnam lateef. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not the absence of disease or infirmity. Life expectancy- the amount of time a person is predicted to live. Chronic diseases- a disease that develops & continues over a long time such as cancer or diabetes. Impaired life- a person cannot function because of a disease or disability. Interpersonal- ability to build relationship with others. An individual"s perception of their position in life. Culture, values, goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. Uncontrollable: heredity, age, gender, family history, race & ethnicity, congenital diseases, type/quality of healthcare and public health policy. Controllable: weight, nutrition, smoking, alcohol and drug use, obesity, diabetes, income, education, environment. 3 factors: obesity & overweight, infectious diseases, access to health insurance. Health promotion: enabling people to increase control over their health - patient education.