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What do I need to know/be able to do?
Define “health” as described by the World Health Organization
Describe models of health
List & Describe the 6 dimension of wellness
List 3 health behaviors responsible for more of the actual causes of death
Define lifestyle disease
ID goals of Healthy People 2020
List & describe major health issues of college students
“The state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” - World Health Organization
Is health static or dynamic?
Dynamic
Health is a process
Health is a way of life
Health is not something suddenly achieved like a getting a degree
How is health similar to retirement?
You have to plan for it
Pay attention to it while young
Putting away a few dollars every month while young add up to an enormous sum in 50 years.
Making small positive changes in your health & lifestyle now will pay enormous dividends in the future
Homeostasis & Health
The tendency for body systems to interact in ways that maintain a constant physiological state
When you are well, body systems function harmoniously.
Western medicine disease may be regarded as the disruption of homeostasis
Yin- Yang
Yin – dark, negative, quiet, receptive, having the nature of earth
Yang- light, positive, creative, full of movement, having the nature of heaven
• Symbol representing opposing & complementary forces in the universal energy called “chi”
• Treatment of diseases is to reestablish harmony of mind & body
Qi Gong & T’ai chi
2 Chinese mind body methods practiced by North Americans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9fRvg3y490 (Qi Gong with Doctor)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MSHOulBZNs (activity)
Models of Health
Medical Model
health is the absence of 1 or more of the 5 D’s
Death – Disease – Discomfort – Disability - Dissatisfaction
Environmental Model
Analyses of ecosystems & environmental ristks to health such as socioeconomic status, education & environmental factors
Holistic Model
unity of mind, spirit & body through physicoligcal, mental, emotional, social, spiritual & environmental aspects of health
The Environmental Model
Illness is interpreted as disharmony of human & environmental interactions.
Similar to ancient Asian & Native American philosophies that associate health with harmonious interactions with creatures & the environment.
As environment changes, so too does the individual in order to remain in harmony with it.
The Holistic Model
Illness is viewed as an imbalance in a person’s total state of being & not simply a malfunction of a particular part of the body
Our Lifestyles are killing us
10 leading causes of death for all ages, races & sexes
Source: CDC&Prevention, US National Vital Statistics Reports, 1/11/2012
1900 1987 2010Tuberculosis
Heart disease Heart disease
Pneumonia Cancer CancerDiarrhea & enteritis Stroke Chronic lower respiratory
diseases (emphysema/bronchitis)
Heart disease Injuries Stroke/disease of the brain blood vessels
Liver disease Bronchitis & emphysema Accidents
Injuries Pneumonia & influenza Alzheimer’s diseasestroke Diabetes Diabetes (mostly type 2)Cancer Suicide Kidney diseaseBronchitis Chronic liver disease Flu & pneumoniadiphtheria arteriosclerosis suicide
Lifestyle Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Nearsightedness
Tobacco use
Alcohol use & the accidents/injuries caused by overuse
Healthy People 2020 Overarching Goals
Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages
Health issues of College Students
Stress
Sleep difficulties
Anxiety
Cold/flu/sore throat
Depression
Relationship difficulties
Upper respiratory infections
alcohol use
allergies
Making Healthy Changes
Health Behavior Model
The Transtheoretical Model
The Theory of Reasoned Action/Theory of Planned Behavior
The Health Belief Mode of change
Originally developed as aa systematic method to explain & predict preventative health behavior
Been revised to include general health motivation for the purpose of distinguishing illness & sick role behavior from healthy behavior.
Key aspects: Perceived:
Susceptibility
Seriousness
Benefits of taking action
Barriers to taking action
Cues to action
The Transtheoretical Model of changeaka Process of Change Model Most influential model
Change occurs through stages
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
termination
The Theory of Reasoned Action/Theory of Planned Behavior for change Change begins with an intention to adopt a new behavior
Intention = positive attitude about changing & perceived reactions of others to new behavior
It Starts With You
Which systems can help you be healthy - to some degree?
Medical community
Insurance
Government
Only YOU can make the change for YOU
4 lifestyle practices that reduce risk of chronic diseases
No smoking
BMI of 30 or less
3.5 hours of physical activity/week – 30-45 min/day
Diet of fruit/vegies, whole grain bread, little meat