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Teacher Terence Health Education 31101



Health Two factors that can be used to evaluate health. 1. Life expectan cy 2. Quality of life

Two factors that can be used to evaluate health. •• • •• • •

4 Aspects of Health

A Continuum of Health Continuum • Is a gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and other. Wellness • Is a state of high level of health. Illness • One end of continuum represents poor health.

Where do you think you are on the health continuum and why?

Promoting Well-Being •Think of two programs that could offer to help improve the overall health of students and teachers. Write a paragraph explaining your ideas. WRITING

Section2 Identifying Health Risks Warm-Up Myth: Using a cell phone puts a person at risk for developing cancer. Fact: Cellphone use does not increase the risk developing cancer. However, cellphone use while driving does greatly increase the risk of a car crash. Writing: Where do you think people get their information about health risks? How reliable are those sources of information?

Evaluating Health Risks • Any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcome.

6 Factors That Can Influence Health