Health and Wellness Vocabulary

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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Health

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Principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

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Value

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A type of lifestyle with little or no physical activity.

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Sedentary

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The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities, and individuals.

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Public Health

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The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

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Health Literacy

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Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

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Risk Factor

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A message in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.

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Public Service Announcement

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Abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

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Life Skills

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Dealing effectively with something difficult.

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Coping

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A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

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Resource