| A | B |
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| Lifestyle Diseases | a disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors |
| Infectious Diseases | diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria |
| Risk Factor | anything that increases the lifelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems |
| Uncontrollable Risk Factor | risk factors that cannot be changed including AGE, RACE, GENDER,AND HEREDITY |
| Controllable Risk Factor | risk factors that you can do something about by making healthy decisions |
| Sedentary | not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis |
| Motor Vehicle Accidents | The No. 1 cause of death for 15-24 year olds---YOU |
| Homicide | the No. 2 cause of death for your age group |
| Suicide | the No 3 cause of death for your age group |
| Heart Disease | the No. 1 cause of death for all ages in the U.S. |
| Cancer | The No. 2 cause of death for all ages |
| Strokes and Cerebrovascular Disease | No. 3 cause of death for all ages |
| Sedentary lifestyle, Alcohol and other drug use, Sexual Activity, Behaviors that cause Injury, Tobacco Use, and Poor Eating Habits | The six types of RISK BEHAVIORS that cause the most serious health problems |
