Disease Prevention and Health Behavior Quiz

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What does illness behavior refer to?

Undergoing periodic health check-ups for specific preventable conditions

Seeking medical care and adhering to treatment regimens (correct)

The absence of disease or infirmity

Maintaining an active social life and engaging in regular physical activity

What is the goal of health education?

Improving home safety to prevent falls and other injuries

Undergoing periodic health check-ups for specific preventable conditions

Providing individuals with information and skills to make informed decisions about their health (correct)

Maintaining an active social life and engaging in regular physical activity

What does disease prevention aim to do?

Maintain an active social life and engage in regular physical activity

Provide individuals with information and skills to make informed decisions about their health

Treat individuals with risk factors to prevent a disease from occurring (correct)

Improve home safety to prevent falls and other injuries

What is the definition of health according to WHO?

<p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of prevention for older persons?

<p>Maintain an active social life, engage in regular physical activity, maintain a nutritious diet, undergo periodic health check-ups, review and minimize medications, improve home safety, have access to community services</p> Signup and view all the answers