Health Behavior and Disease Prevention

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What is health behaviour?

Activities performed by individuals to maintain or improve health

According to WHO, what does health behaviour encompass?

Behaviors associated with an individual's health regardless of current health or motivations

What is a behavioral immunogen?

A behavior that may prevent disease or its progression

What is a behavioral pathogen?

A behavior thought to be damaging to health

Who engages in health behavior according to the text?

Both healthy and unhealthy individuals

What is a behavioral immunogen?

A behavior thought to be protective for health

Who engages in health behavior?

Everyone regardless of current health or motivations

What does health behavior encompass according to WHO?

Actions associated with an individual's health regardless of current health or motivations

What is a behavioral pathogen?

A behavior thought to be damaging to health

What is a critical factor in health behavior?

Environmental influence

Test your knowledge on health behavior with this quiz. Explore the factors influencing health behavior and its impact on disease prevention and symptom detection. Learn about the significance of environment and biological predispositions, and how individuals can change behavior to protect their health.

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