Taking Charge of Your HealthChapter 1

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Chapter 1

WellnessAspects of HealthSix Dimensions of Wellness

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100 Years Ago Versus Now

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Ten Warning Signs of Wellness

Persistent presence Positive expectationsHappy experiencesSpiritual involvementChanging conditionsStress responsePhysical activityCommunicate feelingsGenerosityHumor

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Healthy People 2010 GoalsHealth Goals for

Americans

Increase the quality and years of healthy life.Eliminate health disparities.

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Life Expectancy

Average Total Life Expectancy 76.9 years

Healthy life 65.4 years

Impaired life 11.5 years

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Health Issues for Diverse Populations

GenderEthnicityIncome and EducationDisabilityGeographic LocationSexual Orientation

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Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.

Heart DiseaseCancerStrokeChronic Obstructive Lung Disease

(COLD)Unintentional Injuries/Motor Vehicle Pneumonia and InfluenzaDiabetes mellitus

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Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. (Cont.)

HIV InfectionSuicideChronic Liver disease and cirrhosis

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Leading Preventable Causes of Death

CAUSE Appr. # of Deaths Per

Year.Tobacco 400,000Diet and Activity habits

300,000Alcohol 100,000

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Choosing WellnessResponsibilityStressMentally HealthyRelationshipsToxinsDiet/ExerciseHealth Care SystemUnderstanding IllnessNatural process of agingUnderstanding the Environment

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Getting Started

Examine current health habitsChoose a target behaviorObtain information about your target behaviorFind outside help

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Building Motivation for Change

Examine the pros and consBoosting self-efficacy Locus of control

Internal control versus External control Visualization Self-Talk Social Support

Identify and overcome barriers to change

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The Stages of Change Model

Developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente

PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationActionMaintenanceTermination

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Developing Skills for Change:

Creating a Personalized Plan

Monitor behavior and gather dataAnalyze data and identify patternsSet specific goalsDevise a strategy Obtain information and supplies Modify your environment Reward yourself Involve people around you Plan ahead for challenging situations

Make a personal contract

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Putting Your Plan Into Action

Requires commitmentUse all strategiesJournal Analyze your planRewards

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Staying With It

Social influencesLevels of Motivation and CommitmentChoices of techniques and level of effortStress barriersGames

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