qualities or priorities one considers important

random preferences that change daily

items of material wealth

social norms that everyone follows

to take actions that show support

to oppose or resist something

to remain neutral in a situation

to ignore or dismiss a cause

healthcare facilities in which patients reside for the duration of treatment

outpatient clinics where patients receive care without overnight stays

emergency rooms for immediate medical attention

rehabilitation centers for long-term recovery programs

steps for making a healthy decision; include defining the decision, exploring alternatives, considering consequences, identifying the best alternative, deciding, and evaluating

a method for making quick decisions without considering consequences

a process that involves only choosing the first option available

a technique for avoiding decisions altogether

medical care that seeks to prevent health conditions from developing; includes annual physical or wellness exams, checkups, vaccinations, and screenings

medical care that focuses on treating existing health conditions

medical care that is only provided in emergency situations

medical care that is primarily concerned with mental health issues

healthcare facilities that patients visit for treatment and then leave

hospitals where patients stay overnight

clinics that only provide emergency services

rehabilitation centers for long-term care

illegal activity related to health products and services; for example, deceptive labeling or advertising

the promotion of health products through legitimate means

the use of health products that are approved by regulatory agencies

the practice of providing accurate information about health services

A body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation; answers questions about the natural world

A collection of myths and legends about the universe

A set of beliefs based on tradition and culture

A discipline focused solely on theoretical concepts without practical application

process of working with others to make a decision

making decisions independently without input

a method of decision-making that avoids group input

a technique for making decisions based on majority rule

practice of always seeking to gather new information and learn new skills

a method of studying for a short period

a technique to memorize information quickly

a strategy to avoid learning new things

An endpoint that is vague and unmeasurable

An endpoint that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely

An endpoint that is only relevant and timely

An endpoint that is achievable but not specific

healthcare professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive services

specialist who focuses on surgical procedures

doctor who only treats emergency cases

physician who conducts research in medical laboratories

area without nearby full-service grocery stores

a region with an abundance of grocery stores

a place known for its diverse food options

an area with only fast food restaurants

process of advocating for the health of families and communities by sharing health information

a method of diagnosing diseases in individuals

a strategy for increasing healthcare costs

a technique for promoting unhealthy lifestyles

courses of action one can take

the only option available

a single choice to make

a decision that must be followed

theories and health claims that are described as science-based when they are not

scientific theories that have been proven through rigorous testing

a method of inquiry that relies on empirical evidence

a branch of science that studies the supernatural

overall health of a group of people who live in the same area and interact with one another

the health of an individual person

the health services available in a community

the economic status of a community

A science-based approach to protecting and improving the health of populations as a whole

A method for diagnosing individual health issues

A system for managing healthcare facilities

A strategy for promoting personal fitness

people under the age of 18

adults over the age of 18

teenagers between 13 and 19

children under the age of 12