The Total Health Concept

1 The Total Health ConceptWHAT IS HEALTH? The Total Healt...
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1 The Total Health ConceptWHAT IS HEALTH? The Total Health Concept

2 Health Connection Entry: 1 Subject: HealthDescribe what you think health is.

3 What does it mean to be healthy?Health is a quality of life involving the interaction among an individual’s physical well-being, mental and emotional reactions, and the social environment in which he/she exists.

4 How does health relate to you?Mental-Emotional Health Ever been stressed out? How do you relieve all that tension? How do you deal with a friend who is suffering from depression? Safety and Injury Prevention If there was an accident, would you have the skills to save someone’s life? Have you ever been a victim of cyber-bullying? Consumer Health Ever been scammed? How can you tell…

5 How does health relate to you?Substance Abuse and Prevention Are drugs and alcohol around you? Which ones? Do you know someone who has or is an addict to drugs or alcohol? Do you have a parent who smokes? Nutrition and Wellness At the weight you want to be? How do you get there & maintain it? Do you eat healthy foods? What is healthy? Did you know that heart disease is the #1 cause of death among adults in our country?

6 How does health relate to you?Family Life and Human Sexuality By the age of 24, 1 in 3 sexually active Americans will contract an STD. Do you know which STDs are most prevalent in Wicomico County? Are you aware of what contraceptive methods are out there to prevent pregnancy?

7 What does it mean to be healthy?Health is a quality of life involving the interaction among an individual’s physical well-being, mental and emotional reactions, and the social environment in which he/she exists.

8 Healthy Behaviors: Healthy Behaviors are taking care of yourself physically, mental-emotionally and socially.

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10 Total Health Concept: “The Umbrella of Health”Physical Health Mental-Emotional Health Social Health

11 Physical Health Physical Health is your body.

12 Social Health Social Health is having positive interactions with others.

13 Mental-Emotional HealthMental-Emotional Health is the condition of a person’s mind and the way that a person expresses feelings.

14 Mental-Emotional HealthHaving good Mental-Emotional Health includes: Being comfortable with yourself Feeling good about your relationships with others Being able to adapt to the demands of life Adaptation is an important skill in maintaining good mental-emotional health

15 Extrapersonal CommunicationExtrapersonal Communication is communicating with others. It is a means of Social Health

16 Extrapersonal CommunicationCommunication is not just the words you speak but also your non-verbal language body language facial expressions body posture

17 Assertive CommunicationNon-Verbal (body language) messages match the Verbal message Using I-messages to convey personal thoughts and feelings Using calm and respectful behavior It is NOT using You-statements to blame or criticize.

18 Activities Student Search – Use the Student Search worksheet to meet and greet new people in Health class. Meet new people and find out a small bit of information about many people in your class. Try to find at least one person for each statement on your sheet. Getting to Know You – Choose one person to interview. Ask the questions on your worksheet. Learn more in-depth information about one person that you do not know that well.

19 What is Good Mental-Emotional Health?Describe how a person who is mental-emotionally healthy would be.

20 Intrapersonal CommunicationIntrapersonal Communication is communicating within yourself.

21 Positive Self-ConceptHaving a Positive Self-Concept is the feeling of being a worthwhile person. This is the most important indicator of mental-emotional health

22 Activities: What is Good Mental-Emotional Health?Read the statements. Put a check in front of the statements that you feel describe you. All About Me pamphlet Design your pamphlet so that it is all about you. Finish each phrase with a statement so that the sentences describe your personal thoughts and feelings.

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24 CONSUMER HEALTH

25 How do you spend your money?Listen to the song and analyze the lyrics to determine how the characters’ spending patterns and life would change if they had $1 million dollars

26 What is a Health Consumer?Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services.

27 You are a Consumer!! You have consumer rights! The right to safety The right to choose The right to be heard The right to have problems corrected The right to consumer education Have you ever used a consumer report or buyers comments/reviews before buying a product?

28 How do you learn about these products or services?Media! Advertisements on the TV, radio, newspaper, magazines or internet.

29 How do you learn about these products or services?Media- the various methods of communicating information, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, internet.

30 How do you learn about these products or services?Advertising – written or spoken media messages designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service. Health Media

31 How do you learn about these products or services?Comparison shopping- a method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors including cost, features, quality, warranty, safety and recommendations.

32 How do you know if you can trust these products or services?Professional Health Organizations: FDA AMA CDC

33 How do you know if you can trust these products or services?Food and Drug Administration - FDA Responsible for protecting public health by regulating Human and animal drugs Vaccines and Therapies Medical devices Human and animal food Cosmetics Products that emit radiation

34 How do you know if you can trust these products or services?American Medical Association – AMA Promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health by Improving health outcomes Accelerating change in medical education Enhancing physician satisfaction

35 How do you know if you can trust these products or services?Centers for Disease Control – CDC to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Scientific research on diseases and cures

36 What is the most important thing to remember?Not all advertising, product safety and medicines can be regulated and are not always safe Product recalls Food recalls Medicine recalls Dietary supplements

37 Advertisement TechniquesQuackery The promotion of unproven health products and treatments without a scientifically sound basis. What dietary supplements would fall under this category?

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40 1920’s Quackery has been around for decades. “new discovery” “magic”“money back guarantee”

41 Why does Quackery Work? People who are too trusting, don’t question advertisements or feel overconfident People who want to be different People who feel desperate People who are vulnerable (have diseases) Fearful people

42 What are harmful impacts of Quackery?Possible dangerous side effects Scams may delay getting necessary treatment Economical difficulties

43 How do you avoid Quackery?Do your research! Comparison shopping Don’t believe the hype! If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

44 Advertisement TechniquesRead through the chart in your notes. Do you recognize any of these techniques in advertisements that you have seen? Watch the following infomercials/commercials and circle the techniques you recognize. Hollywood 48 hour miracle diet Shadazzle Pajama Jeans

45 ADVERTISEMENT REFLECTIONDescribe how factors, such as advertisements, your peers, and culture influence your choices and behaviors about health products and services. Have you ever been a victim of quackery? Have you ever bought a product because a celebrity promoted the advertisement? Will you choose health products more wisely now?

46 HEALTH CONNECTION What type of a career would you like to have and how much do you think it will pay per year?

47 Connection Think of a time you used the health care system. Describe any injury, sickness, type of insurance, type of doctor, the cost, and the facility.

48 Health Risk Factors and BehaviorsFactors that influence health: Heredity, age, gender Environment Lifestyle “Behaviors” Risk Factors – smoking, obesity, drug use, cholesterol, stress, etc. Medical care Which one do you have the MOST control over? Lifestyle

49 Family and Personal Health HistoryA detailed family and personal health history: Is a documentation of information pertaining to a person’s health, health care, and health care providers Helps you and your physician make a plan to offset risk factors Provides information about health status and health habits

50 Family and Personal Health HistoryDo you know your own family and personal health history? See how many questions you can answer as accurately as possible.

51 Is our health care system proactive or reactive?Your Health Habits Preventative Medicine: Exercising Taking vitamins Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains Practicing stress management techniques You need to be Proactive in order to prevent medical problems from occurring. Is our health care system proactive or reactive?

52 Medicines Both Over the Counter Drugs (OTCs) Prescription DrugsSold without a doctor’s prescription Sold in regular stores Need prescription from a doctor Only sold in pharmacies Both Can have side effects Can be misused by the customer Can have a generic brand (usually cheaper than name-brand)

53 Do you know? Why doesn’t your doctor prescribe you an antibiotic every time you get sick? Antibiotics only work against certain types of infections: Bacterial Fungal Protozoal They do not work on Viruses What is a common virus that we all probably have gotten at some point? THE FLU They do not work on Colds

54 Do you know? What is the term used for diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another? Communicable Diseases Examples include: Influenza (flu) virus AIDS/HIV Chicken pox Meningitis Whooping Cough West Nile Hepatitis HPV Many Communicable diseases have a vaccine available to prevent getting it.

55 Medical Doctors Primary Care Physicians- Medical doctors who provide physical checkups and general care, including school nurses and dentists.

56 Medical Doctors Medical Specialists – Medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions.

57 Medical Specialists Allergist Dermatologist Gynecologist NeurologistOncologist Ophthalmologist Orthodontist Orthopedist Pediatrician Psychiatrist Urologist a. Cares for eyes b. Primary care for children c. Urinary tract problems d. Nervous system problems e. Allergies f. Adjustments of teeth g. Cancer h. Skin diseases i. Skeletal deformities/ injuries j. Care for female reproductive systems k. Mental health

58 Medical Specialists e Allergist - Allergies h Dermatologist- Skin diseases j Gynecologist – Care of female reproductive system d Neurologist – Nervous system problems g Oncologist – Cancer a Ophthalmologist – Cares for eyes f Orthodontist – Adjustments for teeth I Orthopedist – Skeletal deformities/injuries b Pediatrician – Primary care for children k Psychiatrist – Mental Health c Urologist – Urinary tract problems

59 Other Types of Medical PersonnelPharmacist Pharmacy Technician Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Nurse – RN, LPN Nurse Assistant (CNA) Medical Assistant RadiologyTechnician Chiropractor Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Respiratory Therapist Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Athletic Trainer (ATC)

60 Health Care FacilitiesInpatient Care - Requires the patient to stay at the facility overnight. Outpatient Care - Allows the patient to be treated and then return home.

61 Types of Health Care FacilitiesPrivate practices Clinics Group Practices Hospitals Emergency rooms Urgent Care Centers

62 Health Insurance Health Insurance – a plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a person’s medical costs; a method of prepaying for the cost of future health care.

63 Health Insurance Private Insurance Government InsuranceTraditional (indemnity) HMO PPO Government Insurance Medicare Medicaid

64 Affordable Care Act Every citizen must have health insurance (via private or government) or they must access the website in order to purchase a health insurance plan. This process is checked when tax returns are filed at the end of each year.

65 Health Insurance TermsPremiums- Money paid to an insurance company in return for insurance benefits. Benefits- ‘covered’ health care services provided or paid for (all or part) by the insurance company.

66 Health Insurance TermsDeductible- the amount of money paid for covered services before the insurance company pays anything. Copayment- a flat fee paid for each health care service or office visit.

67 HIPAA HIPAA – A law that sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your medical information.

68 Health Insurance ScenariosStep 1: Each month you earn 15 popsicle sticks. This represents your monthly income. 10 of the 15 sticks will be used for living expenses. The remaining 5 will be your “extra” money. You must purchase health insurance with 3 of the 5 remaining popsicle sticks.

69 Health Insurance ScenariosStep 2: With your team members: Predict how many popsicle sticks your medical scenario would cost if you did not have insurance. Predict what the actual cost would be.

70 Scenario 1 You have broken your leg. You will need to go to the emergency room and have an X-ray taken. Your leg will have to be put in a cast at the hospital. Next month you will need to go back for check ups and start physical therapy. Total cost = 4 sticks

71 Total Cost = approximately $4200Scenario 1 Actual Cost Emergency Room visit costs around $1000. X-rays can cost anywhere from $200 to $1000 depending on the severity of the break. Doctors treatment cost anywhere from $300 to $900. Doctors visits (follow ups) cost $200 per visit. Crutches cost around $50 to $100. 8 weeks of Physical Therapy costs around $1000. Total Cost = approximately $4200

72 Scenario 2 You have a high fever and you’re feeling very sick. You will need to go to the doctor to find out what’s wrong. The checkup reveals you will need to take medication for two weeks to cure the illness or it will get worse. Total cost = 1 stick

73 Scenario 2 Actual Cost Doctor Visit- $2002 weeks of medicine - $160 to $300 for antibiotics 3 days of sick leave/time off work unpaid - $175 and up Total Cost = $535 or more

74 Scenario 3 You have been in a car accident. The ambulance had to transport you to the hospital where you will need to stay for 9 days, undergoing many tests and minor surgeries before being allowed to go home. Total cost = 31 sticks

75 Scenario 3 Actual Cost Ambulance - $8009 day hospital stay including doctor and nurse care, testing and medication - up to $30,000 Any follow up care will be an additional $200 per doctor visit. Total Cost = $31,200

76 Scenario 4 You have come down with acute appendicitis and will have to be hospitalized for 2 days after surgery. Total cost = 15 sticks

77 Scenario 4 Actual Cost Appendectomy and hospital charges – $15,000Follow up doctor visit - $200 Unable to work for 2 weeks– $560 or more Total Cost = $15,760

78 Scenario 5 You have cut your finger and need to be rushed to the urgent care center to get stitches. You have to get 6 stitches. You will also have to go back to the doctor to have the stitches removed. Total cost = 1 stick

79 Scenario 5 Actual Cost Urgent Care Visit to get stitches cost around $600 Having the stitches removed by doctor- $100 Hospital or Emergency room visit would cost more. Total Cost = $700 or more

80 Scenario 6 You are pregnant but many complications have occurred. The doctor says you need to have an immediate cesarean (C section) to ensure the baby will be healthy. Total cost = 15 sticks

81 Scenario 6 Actual Cost Pregnancy requires many doctor visits through out the course of pregnancy. - $2,000 Emergency Cesarean – $15,000 Total Cost = $17,000

82 Scenario 7 You are having complications and painful tension in your mouth. The dentist refers you to an oral surgeon to have your Wisdom Teeth removed. Total cost = 4 sticks

83 Scenario 7 Actual Cost Total cost = $3600 Doctor’s visit - $200Two weeks of medicine - $200 All 4 wisdom teeth removed - $3,200 Total cost = $3600

84 HEALTH CARE REFLECTIONWhat was the impact of health care costs on your budget? Did you have to go into debt or you could manage it in your budget?

85 Diabetes

86 What is Diabetes? A disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Three types of Diabetes: Type 1 Type 2 Gestational Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans and over 40 million Americans have pre-diabetes.

87 What causes Diabetes? When your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, resistance to insulin, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar. Insulin counteracts the effects of sugar that is consumed in your diet.

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89 Symptoms Vision changes Excess thirst Fatigue Frequent urinationHunger Weight loss Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Feeling very tired much of the time More infections than usual Very dry skin Sores that are slow to heal

90 Type I Diabetes Previously called, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile-onset diabetes. Pancreas cannot produce insulin. Glucose (sugar) is built up in the bloodstream instead of going to the cells for energy. Most often diagnosed in children, adolescents, and young adults. Makes up about 5% of diagnosed cases of diabetes.

91 Type II Diabetes Previously called, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes. When your fat, liver, and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. (Insulin resistance) Sugar can not enter cells so it builds up in the blood. Makes up for 90-95% of diagnosed cases of diabetes. Keeping a healthy diet and active lifestyle can help prevent type II diabetes.

92 Gestational Diabetes Only pregnant women can get this type of diabetes. Pregnancy hormones block insulin from doing its job. Can cause problems in the mother and baby if not treated. Develops in 2-10% of pregnancies. Usually disappears when pregnancy is over.

93 Cancer

94 What is Cancer? Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.New cells grow when your body doesn’t need them and old cells don’t die off when they should. Extra cells form a mass called a tumor. Tumors: Benign- non-cancerous Malignant- cancer Can develop in almost any organ or tissue.

95 General Signs and SymptomsUnexplained weight loss Fever Fatigue Pain Skin changes There are more specific symptoms with different types of cancers.

96 Causes of Cancer Genetic predisposition or problemsBenzene and other chemicals Drinking excess alcohol Environmental toxins Excessive sunlight exposure Obesity Radiation Viruses The cause of many cancers are still unknown

97 Common Cancers Most Common Cancers in Men in the United States:Prostate Lung Colon Most Common Cancers in Women in the United States: Breast Most Common Cancer-Related Death is from lung cancer.

98 Other Types of Cancers Brain cancer Cervical cancer Hodgkin's lymphomaKidney cancer Leukemia Liver cancer Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Ovarian cancer Skin cancer Testicular cancer Thyroid cancer Uterine cancer

99 Common Tests Biopsy of the tumorBlood tests (which look for chemicals such as tumor markers) Bone marrow biopsy (for lymphoma or leukemia) Chest x-ray Complete blood count (CBC) CT scan MRI scan

100 Treatments Surgery Radiation- uses high energy to kill tumor cells without harming healthy cells. Chemotherapy- Uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

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102 Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)

103 What is Cardiovascular Disease?Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that supple blood to the heart). Atherosclerosis- plaque builds up in the walls of arteries. Leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Each minute, someone in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event.

104 Types of Cardiovascular DiseaseCoronary Artery Disease (most common) Plaque buildup in your coronary arteries that leads to blockages. Can cause heart attacks. Also known as Atheriosclerosis Stroke Ischemic stroke (most common stroke)- blood vessel that feeds to the brain gets blocked. Hemorrhagic stroke- blood vessel in the brain bursts from uncontrolled hypertension. Heart Failure Heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should be. Arrhythmia Abnormal rhythm of the heart. Heart Valve Disease Heart valves don’t open enough to allow blood to flow as well as it should be.

105 Treatment Heart Valve Problems Arrhythmia Heart Attack StrokeMedications Heart Valve Surgery Arrhythmia Pacemaker Cardiac Defibrillation Heart Attack Coronary Angioplasty (procedure to open blocked or narrow arteries) Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (surgery to improve blood flow to the heart) Stroke Carotid Endarterectomy (surgery to remove fatty deposits blocking the arteries)

106 Risk Factors High cholesterol High blood pressure DiabetesCigarette smoking Overweight and obesity Poor diet Physical inactivity Alcohol use

107 Prevention Control your blood pressure Lower your cholesterolDon't smoke Get enough exercise Eat a healthy diet

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109 Creating Health Products

110 Connection Think of a unique, original product or service that could enhance someone’s health and describe it.

111 Commercials VW Commercial

112 Project Directions Your Team is going to create an original product or service that could enhance someone’s health and present a commercial to sell it. Your team will assign roles for each team member (you must do this first!!)

113 Project Directions: Use the team sheet outline to develop your ideas.Brainstorm Specific Product Ideas (at least one item from each team mate!) Circle the one your team chooses! You will sketch a rough draft on scratch paper. You must show the rough draft & outline to the teacher before getting materials to create the final product. Today’s Goal – Create the Product!!

114 Commercial Directions:You must include at least 5 advertisement techniques (the more, the better.) Some can be on your product and others need to be acted out. Write a script to present the commercial. (typing and copying it helps!) Must hand in 1 copy! Plan your presentation to be in the range of a 1-3 minute commercial. Tomorrow’s Goal – Create the Commercial

115 Product Category Mental Health Nutrition Fitness Drug PreventionFamily / Relationships Injury Prevention Disease Prevention / Treatment Other: Vision, odor, hair, etc.

116 Project Schedule Today – Create Health ProductsTomorrow - Create Commercial/ Finish Project Monday - Present / Vote for a Winning Team

117 Consumer Project Tips Use computer overnight to enhance pictures, quotes, dialogues, etc. Write testimonials to read in your commercial Prepare to ACT out your commercial (voice tone, movement, etc.) Props are encouraged

118 Creating Health ProductsMaterial Manager- Get team sheets & pick team category. Facilitator – Follow team sheet directions; set roles Researcher – Ensure team uses NOTES Today’s Goal – Make the Product

119 Product Category Mental Health Nutrition Fitness Drug PreventionFamily / Relationships Injury Prevention Disease Prevention / Treatment Other: Vision, odor, hair, etc.

120 Reflection Clean up Put team project in the folderExplain why this project is important from the perspective of making the commercials and watching them.

121 Connection Name some advertisement techniques that will work well in your commercial.

122 Commercial Directions:You must include at least 5 advertisement techniques! Some can be on your product and others need to be acted out. Write a script to present the commercial. Must hand in 1 copy! Plan your presentation to be in the range of a 1-3 minute commercial. Today’s Goal – Create the Commercial!

123 Creating AdvertisementsMaterial Manager- Get team sheets from folder Facilitator – Make sure your team is working effectively to finish product/commercial Researcher – Ensure team uses Advertisement Technique Notes! Time Keeper- Keep group on track and catch up if the team is behind with their product. Today’s Goal – Make the commercial

124 Reflection Clean up! Next class: Have team sheets, script, and product ready!! How are you going to make your commercial persuasive for the audience?

125 Presentations Actors – Give teacher the team sheet first; be enthusiastic Audience – Silent, attentive, and be prepared to discuss Actors stay up when finished for question sessions When presentation is complete, hand in product and script

126 Voting Scale Category’s to Consider Unique idea Visual AppealUse of Advertisements Quality of Presentation Decide what team think should win. You may NOT vote for yourself

127 The Winning Team is…..

128 Reflection Which product presented would you buy and explain why (describe the advertisement techniques).

129 American Consumer IssuesAs of March 2010 Americans are in debt totaling $852.6 Billion! 98% is credit card debt Do you think it is wise to have a credit card? Why or why not?

130 After watching this video, do you think teens manage their money well?Teen Money Management After watching this video, do you think teens manage their money well?