| A | B |
|---|
| health | the combination of the seven dimension of health |
| spiritual health | a deep seated sense of meaning an purpose in life |
| wellness | an overall state of well-being or total health |
| culture | the arts, beliefs and customs that make up a way of life for a group of people |
| media | the various forms of mass communication |
| health continuum | the sliding scale of your current health status |
| communication skills | your ability to speak clearly and listen carefully |
| environment | the sum of your surroundings |
| conflict-resolution skills | steps you can take to settle a disagreement |
| heredity | passing of traits and characteristics from biological parents to children |
| peers | people of the same age who share similar interests |
| risk behaviors | actions that can potentially harm your health or the health of others |
| cumulative risks | related risks that increase the effect with each added risk |
| prevention | taking steps to keep something from happening |
| abstinence | a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors |
| lifestyle factors | the personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives |
| health skills | tools and strategies to maintain, protect and improve your health |
| communication | the exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two or more people |
| refusal skill | strategies to avoid high-risk behaviors |
| advocacy | taking action to influence or support others to address a health-related concern |
