Chapter 1 Understanding Wellness A Wellness Way of Life Ninth Edition Robbins/Powers/Burgess © 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved

Chapter 1 Understanding Wellness

A Wellness Way of LifeNinth EditionRobbins/Powers/Burgess

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved.

Study Question 1

What are the top three causes of death in the

United States?


Leading Causes of Death in US

All ages1. Heart disease2. Cancer3. Stroke4. Chronic respiratory diseases5. Accidents6. Alzheimer’s disease7. Diabetes mellitus8. Pneumonia and influenza9. Kidney disease10. Systemic blood infections

Ages 15-241. Accidents (motor vehicle 26%)

2. Assault (Homicide)3. Suicide4. Cancer5. Heart Disease6. Congenital anomalies7. Stroke8. Pneumonia and influenza9. Systemic blood infections10. Chronic respiratory diseases


Study Question 2

Can you define healthy life expectancy and explain why it

is low in the United States compared with other

industrialized countries?



Healthy Life Expectancy and the Costs Healthy life expectancy is the number of years a person is

expected to live in good health. Life expectancy in the US is 77.9 years (75.3 for men and 80.4

for women). With the resources available, life expectancy should be higher.

Why does the US rank low in comparison to other industrialized nations?– Some specific groups in US have challenges– HIV epidemic in US– High tobacco use and cancer incidence– High rate of coronary heart disease– High rate of violence (homicide)

US spends more than twice as much for health care than does any other nation. (Very little goes toward prevention!)

Study Question 3

Can you name the largest contribution factor affecting

longevity?


Determinants of Health and Longevity

There is a direct relationship between health behavior, quality of life, and length of life.

Your lifestyle behaviors represent the most controllable influence over your health.

The largest contributing factors are: lifestyle behavior, heredity, social circumstance, medical care, and environmental conditions.

This course is not designed to judge you or your behavior but to provide education, critical thinking, and skill development.

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Factors Affecting Longevity

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Study Question 4

What are the four overarching goals of the publication Healthy People 2020?


Healthy People 2020

Publication by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Provides specific health goals and objectives for the nation to

improve health status and longevity (www.healthypeople.gov) 4 main goals:

1) Attain high quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.2) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.3) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.4) Promote quality of life, health development and healthy behaviors across all life stages.


Study Question 5

What are five lifestyle practices that can reduce the risk of chronic disease and

enhance wellness?


Lifestyle Practices that Enhance Wellness

1. Exercise aerobically at least four to five times per week.2. Eliminate all tobacco products.3. Limit animal fats, cholesterol, trans fats, and saturated fats in

the diet.4. Eat 5-9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables.5. Assess personal stressors and practice stress management

techniques.6. Limit the consumption of alcohol to no more than 1 (under

150 lbs) to 2 drinks per day (over 150 lbs).7. Pursue and maintain a healthy weight.8. Fasten seat belts – ALWAYS.9. Practice safe sex habits or abstain from sexual behavior.10. Balance work, social, and personal time, including getting 7 to

9 hours of sleep each night.


Study Question 6

What is the definition of wellness?


High-level Wellness

Health – a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (WHO)

Wellness – an integrated and dynamic level of functioning oriented toward maximizing potential, dependent on self-responsibility.

Health Promotion – helping people change their lifestyle, environment, and social norms to move toward a state of optimal health.


Wellness/Illness Continuum


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Study Question 7

Can you identify the seven dimensions of wellness and give three examples within

each dimension?


Dimensions of Wellness

Physical dimension Intellectual dimension Emotional dimension Social dimension Spiritual dimension Environmental dimension Occupational dimension


Physical dimension

The absence of disease and disability; functional operation of the body.

The 5 health related components are: Cardiorespiratory endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body composition


Intellectual Dimension

Maintaining an active mind contributes to total well-being.

Continually acquiring knowledge throughout life.

Engaging the mind in creative and stimulating mental activities.

Curiosity and learning never stop.


Emotional Dimension

Subjective sense of well-being: ability to recognize and appropriately express a wide range of emotions.

Awareness: recognizing your feelings, as well as the feelings of others.

Acceptance: Understanding the normality of human emotion and realistically assessing personal abilities and limitations.

Management: The ability to control or cope with personal feelings and knowing how to seek interpersonal support when necessary.


Social Dimension The ability to interact effectively with other

people, appreciate the uniqueness of others, and feel connected to others.

A genuine feeling of belonging to a social unit.

Exhibiting concern for the wellness of the community and justice toward others.

Supportive relationships have the power to reduce risk, frequency, and severity of illness and even promote healing.


Spiritual Dimension

Associated with the concept of self-actualization, value systems, belief in a higher power, religious expression, charity, and passion for life.

Personal search for meaning and direction in life.

Two questions to ask yourself:– Why am I here?– What is my life about?

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Environmental Dimension

The preservation of natural resources as well as the protection of plant and animal wildlife.

Commitment to the protection of plant and wildlife species, and to improving the quality of the environment for future generations.

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Occupational Dimension

Deriving personal satisfaction from your vocation.

Maintaining a balance between work and leisure.

Working in an environment that minimizes stress and exposure to physical health hazards.


Study Question 8

Can you list and describe the six factors that influence

growth in wellness?


Growth in Wellness

Awareness Assessment Knowledge Self-Management Skills Motivation Support and Opportunity Self-Responsibility


Factors Affecting Growth in Wellness


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What are Societal Norms?

Behaviors or practices that are expected, accepted, or supported by society.

You can contribute by promoting “health and wellness” as part of your societal norm behavior via personal example.


Study Question 9

What are four examples of ways society supports

wellness and four examples of ways society detracts from

wellness?


Rx for Action Schedule into your planner an exercise

“appointment” with yourself. Read the entire front page of a major

newspaper. Write down three positive wellness behaviors

you can do today. Then do them! Do two anonymous good deeds for someone. Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep tonight.


What Do You Think? What lifestyle habits are prime contributors to

death and disability? What area of wellness is your biggest challenge? What can YOU do to reduce your risk? Is it difficult for you to make good lifestyle

choices? If so, how can you tackle the challenge? “People are like stained-glass windows. They

sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” (Kubler-Ross)


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