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Health and Wellness
Chapter 1, Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Health | Absence of physical illness and disease |
| Wellness | Balance of al aspects of health- physical, mental and emotional, and social |
| Physical health | Aspect of health that refers to how well a person's body functions |
| Mental and emotional health | Aspect of health that has to do with a person's thoughts and feelings |
| Social health | Aspect of health that involves interacting and getting along with others in positive healthy ways. |
| Well-being | State of health and wellness in which people generally feel good about their present conditions. |
| Healthcare | Treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to improve wellness. |
| Preventive healthcare | Going to the doctor when you are well to help you stay healthy; involves getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings for conditions like hearing or vision loss |
| Primary care physician | Regular doctor who provides checkups, screenings, treatments, and prescriptions |
| Physician assistant | Works under the supervision of a physician |