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Heath
physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
Wellness
total health, overall well-being
Prevention
habits to remain free of disease and injury
Abstinence
avoiding harmful behavior such as drug use or sexual activity before marriage
Personal health
an individual’s total health and overall well-being
Public Health
protecting and improving the health of families, communities and the entire population.
Hygiene
personal health care practices to prevent disease and preserve health especially through cleanliness such as regular hand washing, hair washing, and bathing
Sleep and rest
important for proper growth and good health
Dental hygiene
daily tooth brushing and flossing
Vision
to keep your eyes healthy eat a well- balanced diet and protect your eyes with proper equipment
Hearing
Can be damaged by loud noise, protect your ears with proper equipment
Skin care
includes daily washing, protection form sun damage, piercing and tattooing are permanent and have potential health risks
Infectious Disease
A communicable disease, a disease that is spread from on person to another
Pathogen
Disease causing organisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and rickettsia; germs
Immunity
being protected from a particular disease
Respiratory infections
diseases that include the common cold, influenza, pneumonia, strep throat, and tuberculosis
Hepatitis
an inflammation of the liver caused by pathogens, chemicals, drugs and alcohol, common types includes A,B, and C
Sexually transmitted infections
STIs, infections spread through sexual contact
Chronic Disease
Diseases not transmitted form person to person, lifestyle, choices either increase or decrease a persons risk
Cardiovascular Diseases
diseases of the heart and or blood vessels; including hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attack, and heart failure
Cancer
uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells called tumors.
Allergy
a reaction of the immune system to a foreign, often harmless substance such as pollen, foods, dust, mold, and chemicals
Asthma
a inflammatory disease of the small airways that make it difficult to breath
Diabetes
a disease that affects the way the body converts food into energy, divided into type 1 and type 2