1.2 Identifying Health Risks

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heredity

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All the traits that are passed from parent to child; the biological process of passing on, or transmitting, those traits.

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gender

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A term that refers to whether you are male or female. Gender is part of heredity.

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environment

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All of the physical and social conditions that surround a person and can influence that person’s health.

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culture

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Beliefs and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of people and passed from generation to generation.

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media

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Forms of communication that provide news and entertainment.

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habit

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A behavior that is repeated so often that it becomes almost automatic.

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risk factor

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