Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What are the leading causes of adult death and disability in the United States?
Chronic diseases are contagious.
False
What is the recommended amount of sleep for children and adolescents?
At least 10 hours
Every ______ seconds, a baby is born into poverty.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a health risk behavior linked to academic failure?
Signup and view all the answers
What can hand washing prevent?
Signup and view all the answers
What should students practice to develop good oral health?
Signup and view all the answers
Skin cancer is the most common type of ______ in the United States.
Signup and view all the answers
What are two ways to minimize sun exposure?
Signup and view all the answers
Which factor is NOT a leading determinant of health?
Signup and view all the answers
Most childhood communicable diseases are at their highest levels due to immunizations.
Signup and view all the answers
How often is a child confirmed as abused or neglected in America?
Signup and view all the answers
Injuries have become the leading cause of ______ for children.
Signup and view all the answers
What should individuals do to avoid the spread of infectious diseases?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Introduction
- Focus has shifted from learning about body systems to applying knowledge about health behaviors and their effects on the body.
- For example, the effects of tobacco, fast food, and lack of exercise on the body.
Prevalence and Cost
- Life expectancy of Americans has increased, but health disparities persist based on factors like race, class, and geography.
- Children born into poverty are at higher risk for health issues, often due to limited access to education and healthcare.
Statistics
- A child is confirmed abused or neglected every 47 seconds in America.
- A baby is born into poverty every 32 seconds.
- A baby is born without health insurance every 70 seconds.
- A baby is born to a teen mother every 90 seconds.
- A baby is born at low birth weight every 90 seconds.
Prevalence and Cost (Adolescents)
- Adolescents are at increased risk of death, largely due to injuries, which are now the leading cause of death for children.
- Motor vehicle accidents account for more than half of child injury deaths.
- Chronic health conditions like asthma affect a significant portion of children.
- The number of overweight children has more than doubled and the number of overweight adolescents has tripled since 1980.
- There are disparities in these statistics based on race and income.
Personal Health and Wellness and Academic Performance
- Hunger, abuse, and chronic illness can negatively impact school performance.
- Health-risk behaviors like early sexual activity, violence, and physical inactivity are linked to academic failure.
Seven Educationally Relevant Health Disparities
- Vision
- Asthma
- Teen pregnancy
- Aggression and violence
- Physical activity
- Breakfast
- Inattention and hyperactivity
Factors that Influence Personal Health and Wellness
- Policymaking
- Social factors
- Health services
- Individual behavior
- Biology and genetics
Guidelines for Classroom Applications
- Hand washing and Personal hygiene
- Dental and Oral Health
- Sleep and Rest
- Skin Cancer Prevention and Sun safety
- Communicable Diseases
- Immunization
- Chronic Diseases
Hand Washing and Personal Hygiene
- Hand washing can prevent many communicable diseases.
Dental and Oral Health
- Good oral health is important for smile, taste, smell, and speech.
- Children from lower-income families may not receive adequate dental care.
Sleep and Rest
- Sleep is essential for normal brain and body function.
- Chronic sleep deprivation can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and infections.
- Children and adolescents need at least 10 hours of sleep per night.
- Sleep deprivation in children can lead to hyperactivity, irritability, and inattention.
Skin Cancer Prevention and Sun Safety
- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S.
- Schools can teach and model sun safety and skin cancer prevention behaviors.
Skin Cancer Protective Behaviors
- Minimize sun exposure during peak hours (10 am - 4 pm).
- Seek shade during midday.
- Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
- Avoid sun lamps and tanning beds.
- Utilize sun safety measures during midday physical activity.
Communicable Diseases
- Infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi.
- Spread through:
- Person-to-person contact
- Air
- Water
- Contaminated food
- Insects
- Animals
Common Communicable Diseases Seen by Teachers
- Chicken pox
- Colds and flu
- Eye and ear infections
- Scabies
- Ringworm
- Head lice
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- COVID-19
Prevention Measures for Communicable Diseases
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Participate in regular physical activity.
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
- Avoid sharing eating utensils, personal care items.
- Prepare and store food safely.
- Limit contact with ill people.
- Take care of yourself when sick.
- Cover your mouth/nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Wash hands after using a tissue.
- Get recommended vaccinations.
- Practice abstinence from sexual activity.
- Learn to manage stress.
- Avoid high-risk activities like piercing and tattooing.
Immunizations
- The immune system recognizes germs (antigens) and produces antibodies to fight them.
- Immunity is the result of memory cells defending against reinfection.
- Vaccines contain antigens that cause disease.
- When injected, they stimulate antibody production and create memory cells.
Immunizations Continued
- Vaccination provides immunity without suffering from the disease.
- Most childhood diseases are at historic lows due to immunizations.
Chronic Diseases
- Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of adult death and disability.
- Although not contagious, they are highly preventable.
- Healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and avoiding tobacco can prevent or control these diseases.
Healthy Behavior Outcomes for Promoting Personal Health and Wellness
- Brush and floss teeth daily.
- Practice good hygiene.
- Get sufficient sleep and rest.
- Prevent vision and hearing loss.
- Protect against sun damage.
- Practice behaviors to prevent infectious diseases.
- Practice behaviors to prevent chronic diseases.
- Prevent health problems associated with common chronic diseases in youth (allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy).
- Prevent foodborne illness.
- Seek help for common infectious diseases and chronic conditions.
- Seek healthcare professionals for screenings and examinations.
- Prevent health problems resulting from common chronic diseases and conditions.
Developmentally Appropriate Concepts and Skills
- Instruction should be tailored to the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development of students.
- Create lessons that encourage practice of healthy behaviors.
- Reinforce concepts and skills from other subjects.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz explores the influence of health behaviors on children and adolescents, focusing on the effects of tobacco, fast food, and exercise. It also addresses the statistics related to poverty, abuse, and health disparities in the United States. Test your understanding of how these factors contribute to health outcomes for youth.
