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It is important because you will know what a infection looks like. What the signs of choking, heart attack, strokes are. You will know what to do when someone has a head injury. What to do when someone has a deep cut. What side effects of medication look like. What it looks like when someone is having a allergic reaction.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoHealthy people understand that eating healthy foods, getting enough exercise, and getting enough rest are all important. Many people are not "health literate"-- they eat junk food, do not exercise, and do not take care of themselves; they do not even contact a doctor when they are seriously ill. The human body is like an instrument-- treat it well and it will perform well. Treat it poorly and negative consequences result. The body cannot perform any of its functions, be they metabolic, hormonal, mental, physical or chemical, without the nutrients found in a well-balanced diet (fruits, grains, vegetables, etc). Nor can the body maintain itself without a proper amount of exercise, regular check-ups from one's health practitioner (doctor, nurse, physical therapist, etc), and a proper amount of rest. Health literacy refers to understanding how to be healthy, and taking the necessary steps to achieve good health.
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∙ 11y agoit is when you have good health
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Where can I find symbols for health care to use in a health binder for people with low literacy skills?
You might want to contact a health departmnt or a literacy agency.
How can health literacy help people become more productive?
By Helping them stay healthy enough to do well in school
How do you define health is wealth?
For one thing, if you are healthy, you don't have to spend a lot of money on getting well, so you are more able to keep your money. For another thing, a lot of people are not healthy, so if you are, you are very fortunate.
Why would one be interested in public health?
Public Health ensures a healthy neighbourhood, a healthy society and a healthy nation. We would be interested in public health because if our surrounding people are healthy and if our surroundings are healthy we can remain healthy.
What is the nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan called?
Healthy People 2010
Is the same kind of health food healthy for everyone?
When looking at people who are in perfect health, all health food is healthy for them. But, people with health issues may need to avoid certain health foods. For example, most fruits are considered healthy, but many fruits contain natural sugars, which can be very harmful to diabetics.
Why do people eat health foods?
Many people have educated themselves about the connection between food and health, and they know that by eating healthy food, they can live long, healthy lives.
What are the goals of the healthy people 2010?
To eliminate health disparities. To increase the quality and number of years of healthy life. (:
What kind of information did Healthy People 2010 provide?
Healthy Poeple is managed by ODPHP within the US Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2010 was an initiative started by HHS to find about the health of the people for the year 2009.The major goal of this project was to increase the life span of the population by leading a healthy life.
How does social class affect your health?
Look at the people in hospital wards: health is certainly a social issue.
Why do some people say that milk isn't healthy and doctors and health class say milk is healthy?
There are many people who can't tolerate milk, which is why some say it isn't healthy.
Has Healthy People 2010 identified 20 health indicators as major health concerns in the US today?
False
