Introduction to Health

A dimension of health that involves your body, including physical fitness and the ability to cope with everyday physical tasks.

• emotional

• physical

• intellectual

• social

A dimension of health that involves our emotions, mood, outlook on life and beliefs about yourself

• social

• physical

• emotional

• intellectual

A dimension of health that involves your ability to think clearly and critically, learn and solve problems.

• intellectual

• emotional

• physical

• social

A dimension of health that involves your communication skills, relationships, and ability to interact with others.

• physical

• emotional

• intellectual

• social

A state of excellent health and wellness in all areas of your life

• premature death

• optimal health

• average health

• above average health

Traits that are passed from parent to child-biological.

• Heredity

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Wellness

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

• Heredity

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Wellness

The number of years a person can expect to live.

• Life expectancy

• Wellness

• Mortality

• Morbidity