Main Menu. Personal Health. Community Health. World Health

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2 Objectives To explain the importance of physical, mental and social health in relation to an individual s health as a whole. To discuss community health issues, such as blood and organ donation. To analyze various factors which impact worldwide health and environment. 2

3 Main Menu Personal Health Community Health World Health 3

4 PERSONAL HEALTH 4

5 Personal Health Refers to the overall well-being of an individual s body and mind Affects community and world health Consists of physical, mental and social health each component of health depends on the other 5

6 Physical Health Refers to the well-being of the physical body Occurs when the body is functioning as it was designed to function Can be maintained and improved by: adopting a healthy diet practicing healthy behavior 6

7 Healthy Diet Is important to personal health Allows the brain and body to function properly Helps maintain a healthy weight Is essential for creating energy to sustain life and growth 7

8 Healthy Diet Tips Include: avoiding empty calories and extra fat eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products avoiding food with excessive sodium, saturated fats, trans fats, added sugar and refined grains eating breakfast everyday packing nutrient-rich lunches from home 8

9 Practicing Healthy Behaviors Involves: sleeping seven to eight hours a day avoiding excessive alcohol use avoiding tobacco engaging in physical activity maintaining an appropriate weight 9

10 Mental Health Refers to the state of psychological wellbeing of an individual Is challenged by mental disorders, such as: depression mood disorder panic disorder anxiety disorder 10

11 Treating Mental Disorders Involves: seeking help from professionals, such as a doctor or counselor taking medication according to a doctor s recommendation establishing a strong support network creating a routine schedule, including proper diet and exercise 11

12 Social Health Refers to an individual s social well-being in reference to his or her ability to connect to others and build relationships in social settings Deals with how people relate to each other, such as developing friendships or communicating with family members 12

13 Improving Social Health Involves: getting involved in school activities, clubs and sports practicing communication skills being open and honest about your feelings 13

14 COMMUNITY HEALTH 14

Community Health Is a study in the field of public health which attempts to protect and improve the health conditions in a geographic area Involves providing health

15 Community Health Is a study in the field of public health which attempts to protect and improve the health conditions in a geographic area Involves providing health services, such as: providing free or inexpensive immunization programs advocating health programs such as blood and organ donation supporting programs which alleviates homelessness 15

16 Immunizations Are preventive therapies to build resistance or immunity in the body against infectious diseases and viruses Should follow a recommended schedule 16

17 Immunizations Which are required by schools before enrollment include: diphtheria measles mumps rubella tetanus polio 17

18 Immunizations Which are recommended, but not mandatory, include: meningitis whooping cough chickenpox hepatitis B 18

19 Blood Donation Is important because: it is needed for emergencies and surgeries there is no substitute for human blood blood cannot be stored indefinitely 19

20 Human Blood Consists of four basic types: A, B, AB and O each blood type may be positive or negative 20

21 Blood Types Must be matched for safe transfusion Blood Type Can Donate to Can Receive from A+ A+, AB+ A+, A-, O+, O- B+ B+, AB+ B+, B-, O+, O- AB+ AB+ Everyone O+ O+, A+, B+, AB+ O+, O- A- A+, A-, AB+, AB- A-, O- B- B+, B-, AB+, AB- B-, O- AB- AB+, AB- AB-, A-, B-, O- O- Everyone O- Source: 21

22 Process of Blood Donation Includes: Step One: Registration reading information about donation filling out demographic form Showing proper identification Step Two: Mini-Physical asking health questions getting temperature measured getting iron levels, blood pressure and pulse measured 22

23 Process of Blood Donation Includes: Step Three: The Donation giving eight to ten minutes to fill bag with about one pint of blood Step Four: Refreshment taking snacks and drinks to allow the body to adjust to the loss of fluid 23

24 Tips for Blood Donation Before the donation: get a good night s sleep eat a good breakfast or lunch drink extra water and fluids avoid caffeine eat iron-rich foods avoid fatty foods 24

25 Tips for Blood Donation During the donation: wear clothing which can be raised above the elbow relax After the donation: re-hydrate for the following hours avoid caffeine and alcohol avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours 25

26 Organ Donation Is extremely important because in the United States: each day an average of 79 people receive an organ transplant As of April 2013, there were about 118,000 people waiting for an organ each day 18 people die waiting for an organ 26

27 Becoming an Organ Donor Involves: indicating intent to be an organ donor on a driver license U.S. citizen can select to be an organ donor when applying for or renewing driver licenses carrying an organ donor card discussing intentions with family 27

28 Types of Organs Donated Include: heart kidneys pancreas lungs liver corneas skin bone marrow heart valves connective tissue intestines 28

29 Organ Donation Restrictions Include: donors younger than 18 must have parent or guardian s permission physical condition of donor at time of death decides whether or not organs can be used total body donors are not eligible for organ donation 29

30 Homelessness Refers to the condition of people without a fixed, regular and adequate residence Is caused by various reasons, such as: poverty unemployment abusive relationship mental health issues 30

31 Homelessness Can be extremely harmful to a person s health, because: it increases a person s exposure to infectious diseases malnutrition can cause chronic illnesses poor living conditions result in poor hygiene, lack of sleep and physical injuries 31

32 Ways to Help the Homeless Include: donating food and clothing becoming a volunteer in a homeless shelter talking to homeless people with respect inviting homeless people to community events 32

33 WORLD HEALTH 33

34 World Health Is the public health discipline which concerns the improvements of the health and environmental conditions worldwide Is impacted by various factors, such as: world population environmental health disease prevention cost containment 34

35 World Population Is increasing at a rate of about one billion people per decade Is steadily on the rise, due to: increased food production longer life spans 35

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