Week 5 HSC411B Promoting Personal Health and Wellness PDF

WEEK 5 Promoting Personal Health and Wellness © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill  Introdu...

WEEK 5 Promoting Personal Health and Wellness © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill  Introduction Best practice has moved from learning about body systems to helping students apply knowledge about priority health behaviors to effects on the body systems.  Examples—the effects of tobacco on the body. - the effects of eating “too much” fast food on the body. - the effects of not exercising on the body. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-2 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Prevalence and Cost 1 Though the life expectancy of Americans has increased significantly, there are still health disparities associated with race, class, and geography. Children born into poverty, with related issues of less education and health care, are at highest risk for serious health problems. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-3 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Statistics 1  Every 47 seconds in America, a child is confirmed as abused or neglected.  Every 32 seconds, a baby is born into poverty.  Every 70 seconds, a baby is born without health insurance. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-4 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Statistics continued… 1  Every 1 ½ minutes, a baby is born to a teen mother.  Every 1 ½ minutes, a baby is born at low birth weight. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-5 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Prevalence and Cost 3 Adolescents continue to be at higher risk for death, primarily due to injuries. Injuries have become the leading cause of death for children.  Motor vehicle-related deaths account for more than half of all child injury deaths. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-6 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Prevalence and Cost 4 Chronic health conditions affect a large number of children.  Asthma is among the most severe childhood health condition. The number of overweight children has more than doubled and the number of overweight adolescents has tripled since 1980.  Disparities related to race and income continue to exist and in some cases have increased. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-7 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Personal Health and Wellness and Academic Performance 1 Hunger, physical and emotional abuse, and chronic illness can lead to poor school performance. Health-risk behaviors such as early sexual initiation, violence, and physical inactivity are consistently linked to academic failure. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 9-8 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Personal Health and Wellness and Academic Performance 2 Seven educationally relevant health disparities that deserve priority.  Vision.  Asthma.  Teen pregnancy.  Aggression and violence.  Physical activity.  Breakfast.  Inattention and hyperactivity. *** Healthier students are better 9-9 learners. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Factors that Influence Personal Health and Wellness Leading determinants of health include:  Policymaking.  Social factors.  Health services.  Individual behavior.  Biology and genetics. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 10 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  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 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 11 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Hand Washing and Personal Hygiene 1 Hand washing can prevent many kinds of communicable diseases. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 12 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Dental and Oral Health Good oral health enhances our smile, taste, smells, and our ability to speak. Children from lower-income families do not receive the necessary dental health. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 13 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Sleep and Rest Sleep is necessary for our minds and bodies to function normally.  Chronic lack of sleep can increase risk for developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and infections. Children and adolescents need at least 10 hours of sleep a night.  Children not receiving enough sleep often become hyperactive, irritable, and inattentive during the day. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 14 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Skin Cancer Prevention and Sun Safety 1 Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Schools can teach and model healthy sun safety/skin cancer prevention behaviors. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 15 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Skin Cancer Protective Behaviors 1 Minimize exposure to sun during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Seek shade from midday sun. Wear clothing, hats, and Source: ©Fuse/Getty Images 9- sunglasses that © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 16 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Skin Cancer Protective Behaviors 2 Use a broad spectrum sunscreen (U V-A and U V-B protection) with an SPF of 15 or higher. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds. Use sun safety measures when physical activity must be scheduled during the middle of the day. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 17 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Communicable Diseases 1 Infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi. Can be spread through:  Person-to-person contact.  Air.  Water.  Contaminated food.  Insects. 9- 18 Animals. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Communicable Diseases 2 Common communicable diseases seen by teachers include:  Chicken pox.  Colds and flu.  Eye and ear infections.  Scabies.  Ringworm.  Head lice.  Hepatitis.  HIV.  Since 2020, COVID! 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 19 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Prevention Measures 1. Eat a balanced diet. Participate in regular physical activity. Avoid the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. 2. Avoid sharing eating utensils, makeup, combs, brushes, razors and any other personal items. 3. Prepare and store food safely~ keep hot foods hot and cold foods refrigerated or on ice. 4. Avoid unnecessary contact with people who are ill. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 20 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Prevention Measures continued… 5. Take care of yourself when you are ill. Cover your mouth/nose when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands after using a tissue. 6. Be sure you are vaccinated against particular diseases as recommended by your physician. (Especially before traveling) 7. Practice abstinence from sexual activity 8. Learn to manage stress. Stress makes you vulnerable to illness if you do not find ways to manage it effectively. 9. Avoid high-risk activities, such as body piercing and tattooing. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 21 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Immunizations 1 Immune system recognizes germs (antigens) and produces antibodies to fight them. Immunity – the result of memory cells defending against antigens that attempt to re-infect a person. Vaccines – contain antigens that cause disease.  When injected, they cause the immune system to produce antibodies against 9- 22 them, resulting in memory cells. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Immunizations 2 Through vaccination, children develop immunity without suffering from the actual disease. Most childhood communicable diseases are at their lowest levels in history due to immunizations. * Refrain from giving personal opinions regarding vaccinations. 9- © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 23 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Chronic Diseases Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of adult death and disability in the United States. They are not contagious, but they are highly preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors, such as healthy eating, exercising regularly, and avoiding tobacco 9- use, can prevent or control many © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 24 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Healthy Behavior Outcomes for Promoting Personal Health and Wellness 1 The goal of health education is to help students adopt and maintain health-enhancing behaviors:  Brush and floss teeth daily.  Practice appropriate hygiene habits.  Get appropriate amount of sleep and rest.  Prevent vision and hearing loss.  Prevent damage from the sun.  Practice behaviors that prevent 9- infectious diseases. © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 25 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Healthy Behavior Outcomes for Promoting Personal Health and Wellness 2  Practice behaviors that prevent chronic disease.  Prevent serious health problems that result from common chronic diseases and conditions among youth such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.  Practice behaviors that prevent foodborne illnesses.  Seek help for common infectious diseases and chronic diseases and conditions.  Seek healthcare professionals for appropriate screenings and examinations. 9-  Prevent health problems that result © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 26 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.  Developmentally Appropriate Concepts and Skills Instruction should be developmentally appropriate and based on these characteristics of your students:  Physical.  Cognitive.  Social.  Emotional.  Language. Create lessons that will encourage students to practice the desired healthy behavior outcomes. 9- Reinforce concepts and skills from other © 2020 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or 27 further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.