[HSS1101] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (27 pages long)

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 1101
• Professor: James Gomes

Document Summary

Identify and characterize the relative contribution of medical care, genetics, personal behaviors, and environmental factors in determining health and longevity. 10percent of untimely deaths are cuased by shortfalls in medical care. Family history and genetics contribute to 30 percent of illness and death. Personal behaviors and environmental and social factors carry far greater weight in determining health and longevity (40%) Four domains to premature death: environmental and social factors (20%, personal behaviors (40%, family history and genetics (30%, medical care (10%) Definition of health: health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Definition of wellness: wellness is an active process of becoming aware of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. A person will live a full quality life if their wellness is maintained at an optimal level. The who defines wellness as the optimal state of health .