KIN 123 1st Edition* Lecture 2Taking Charge of Your Health-Group DiscussionsCh11) Brainstorming activity:a) What does health and wellness mean to you?1. 30 min of cardio 3-4 times a week2. 30 min of relaxation time (no hw, tv etc.)3. Get 6-7 hours of sleep every night4. Showering every day5. Expressing one’s feelings and emotions freely6. Having self confidence7. Being involved in social activity8. Maintaining close relationships9. Maintaining personal hygiene 10. Eating 3 meals a day11. Adequate servings of each food group 12. Meditate each day13. Try new things, broaden your horizons 14. Budget your money, including a savings account15. Smart shopper, be frugal16. Keeping your living space clean, lock the doors whenever you leave 17. Keep your car clean18. Keep living space safe for everyone living in it (cleaning products put away etc.) 19. Take a new route to work/school20. Join a new organization2) 7 dimensions of wellnessa) Physical wellness: your body’s overall condition, absence of disease, fitness level, and your abilityto care for yourself1. In order to maintain optimal physical wellness, it is important to make decisions regarding lifestyle behaviors that will aid in avoiding illnesses or injuries b) Emotional wellness: your mental health and your ability to understand and deal with your feelings1. This involves dealing with your personal thoughts and feelings and identifying coping strategies to achieve and maintain emotional stability, this may include professional help if necessaryc) Intellectual wellness: requires constantly challenging your mind, seeking out new experiences and challenges, measured by the use of your mind and willingness to continually challenge yourselfd) Interpersonal wellness: your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationshipsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.1. These relationships are essential to physical and emotional health as well, it is important to be an active participant in your community and contribute to society in a positive waye) Spiritual wellness: possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning and purpose to your life1. Whether it be an organization or your own belief system, it is very important to have a set ofbeliefs that you can rely on in times of distress and pessimism f) Environmental wellness: the livability of your surroundings. Having surroundings that are clean and safe, not hazardousg) Financial wellness: your ability to live within your means and manage your money in a way that gives you peace of mind. Spending less than you have coming in, you have financial plans that allow you to not have stress caused by financial issues1. Financial security can contribute to peace of mind, and the absence of that security is an added stressor to emotional and physical health3) The wellness continuum:a) The concept of wellness includes vitality in 7 different interrelated dimensions, all of which contribute to overall wellness (the illustration can be found on page 2 of the text). Taking Charge of Your Health1) Setting small goals is a great way to improve one’s health2) New opportunities for taking charge 1900’s vs. today:a) Morbidity rate-1. The relative incidence of disease among a populationb) Mortality rate-1. The number of deaths in a population in a given period of timec) Infectious disease1. A disease that can spread from person to persond) Chronic disease1. A disease that develops and continues over a long time3) Quantity of life vs. quality of lifea) Years of healthy life as a proportion of life expectancy in the U.S. population1. The following lists the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2010(1) Heart Disease(2) Cancer(3) Chronic lower respiratory diseases(4) Stroke(5) Unintentional injuries (accidents)(6) Alzheimer’s disease(7) Diabetes mellitus(8) Kidney disease(9) Influenza and pneumonia(10)Suicide/ intentional self-harmThe Healthy People Initiative1) Healthy people 2020a) Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature deathb) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groupsc) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for alld) Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of lifeDiverse Population = Diverse Health Concerns1) Sex and gendera) Sex and gender characteristics effect chromosomes and the way they effect the reproductive organsb) Society’s expectations for the specific genders also play a role in health related decisions2) Ethnicitya) A complex mix of genetic variations, environmental factors, and health behaviors all play a role in one’s overall wellness 3) Income and educationa) Generally, people with lower income and education have a higher death rate, with the leading causes being chronic illness or injury b) If one is uneducated about how to lead a healthy life, they will be more likely to make poor decisions regarding their health and wellness4) Disabilitya) More likely to be inactive, which leads to being overweight, causing health issues5) Geographic locationa) Depending on the “neighborhood” and society, people in different areas pay more (or less) attention to health related matters6) Sexual orientationa) Americans who identify as homosexual or bisexual are affected by factors that affect emotional wellness and personal safetyFactors that influence wellness1) Health habitsa) These can be good or bad for one’s health1. Beneficial habits include:(1) Daily exercise, a well-rounded diet2. Poor health habits include:(1) Smoking, stress, hostile attitudes, a poor diet and an inactive lifestyle2) Heredity/Family Historya) Family health history can help one determine which specific illnesses or conditions may be of concern to them3) Environmenta) Includes potential risk factors that you may be around in your daily life such as quality of air, crime/violence rate, drug and alcohol abuse etc. 4) Access to health carea) An adequate health care provider improves quality and quantity of life with preventative care and appropriate treatments when the need arises5) Taking personal responsibility for your wellnessReaching wellness through lifestyle management1) Getting serious about your healtha) Examine your current health habits1. Evaluate your current lifestyle and how it affects your health,