HPEX 310 Top Predicted Questions and Answers 2024

Life Expectancy Men and Women - 76.1 81.1 Why life expectance may decrease - chronic diseases cardiovascular disease #1 cancer respiratory disease (CCCR) 4 major factors that influence health and longevity - lifestyle (#1 53%) environment genetics (25%) health care quality (LEGH) What encompasses all the dimensions of well-being - Optimal health How can you achieve a state pf wellness - regular physical activity proper nutrition emotional/spiritual balance eliminating unhealthy behaviors 8 components of wellness - physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, occupational, financial Physical wellness - all behaviors that keep your body healthy -maintaining a health body weight and achieving physical fitness emotional wellness - (mental health)-social skills and interpersonal relationships -emotional stability -mental disorders are the leading cause of disability between 15-44y intellectual wellness - active minds throughout life -elderly people spiritual wellness - ability to understand your purpose in life; experience love, pain,peace, sorrow -examples; meditation, reflections social wellness - development and maintenance of meaningful interpersonal relationships "Quality not quantity" environmental wellness - + or - impact on total wellness -e.g polluted air, contaminated water, "safe environment" occupational wellness - high level of satisfaction in your job or career choice aka enjoy your work financial wellness - live comfortably on your income, in addition to managing money in a responsible way