For Entering Freshman Chapter 32: Lesson 4 Oswald Alphonse Chad Gorman Sara Pancoast Chantil Whitesell

for Entering Freshmanfor Entering Freshman Chapter 32: Lesson 4Chapter 32: Lesson 4

Oswald AlphonseChad GormanSara Pancoast

Chantil Whitesell

What is Community Health Community Health- A community

wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the populationDifferent levels- Local- National- International

Levels of Community Health Local

Primary focus on county or community. March of Dimes

National Level- Public health within the community as a nation. Mainly ran by the DHHS Department of Health and Human

Services

Levels of Community Health International Level

Lack of universal structure The World Health Organization

(WHO)

Community Health in The Environment What is it?

This is a subcategory of community health that covers many subjects regarding the environment. Many of the issues covered regard knowledge, attitude and awareness.

Community Health in The Environment Many environmental factors affect

the overall health of the community. Air Pollution Water Safety Waste Management Emergency Evacuation Programs Recycling And many more

Environmental Health:Water Safety

Drinking: Filters Eliminate

99% of harmful elements.

Provide a great taste.

Costs pennies/gallon

Bathing: Showering in

tap water has been linked to cause cancer.

Filters also eliminate hard water (K, Mg)

Environmental Health:Emergency Programs Hurricanes

Florida gets hit on average by 2.5 hurricanes/Season

Mainly consisting of the summer months.

Most American families are not prepared for a major environmental emergency.

Supplies General knowledge (evacuation

routes, etc)

Environmental Health: Preparation for Hurricane

The FEMO (Florida Emergency Management Officials) provides a general 2 week list of supplies to include in a pack.

- Money - Flashlights- First Aid - Non-perishable foods- Cell Phone

Environmental Health: Preparation for Hurricane

Many cities affected by hurricanes have seasonal programs to educate residents about what to do in time of emergency.

Keep possible evacuation routes posted in house or in glove box.

Environmental Health:Recycling Flat facts

In the U.S, last year over 1,591 million pounds of plastic retrieved

47.6 million tons of paper was collected. Enough to fill 220 football stadiums.

The American forest and paper association wants to increase the annual recovered paper rate from 48% to 55%.

Environmental Health: Recycling-What can you do?

Locate a recycling center in your local area.

Some cities offer retrieval similar to garbage pickup.

By recycling you help save millions of dollars annually and can actually make money by recycling certain materials.

Nutritional Health

Nutritional Health:Typical College Diet

Junk Food Alcohol/Beer Snacks Coffee

Nutritional Health:Reasons For Bad Nutrition Unhealthy diets among Americans

start in college due to: Strict college schedule Lack of healthy recipes Fatigue Bad Prioritizing

Nutritional Health:“Freshman 15 Phenomenon” Freshman fifteen refers to the 15

pounds first year college students tend to put on when they leave home and live in the dormitory.

According to the website, Diet, Articles, and News, “due to late-night pizza orders,and junk food while studying, college freshman are susceptible of having freshman fifteen.”

Fact For Freshman

Breakfast is the most important meal of the

day!!

Essential Nutrients For College Student’s Diet

Vitamins Minerals Essential fatty acids Amino Acids

Nutritional Health: Food Guide Pyramid- Ser/Day Carbohydrates: 6-11 Vegetables: 3-5 Fruits: 2-4 Dairy: 2-3 Meat,Poultry,Fish: 2-

3 Numbers expressed

in servings/day

Nutritional Health:Nutritional Tips While Cooking Eat meals and avoid substituting snacks

with meals. Use low fat (1% or 2%) nonfat/skim milk. Cook meat on a rack that drains off fat.

(George Foreman Grill) Grilling or baking are healthy ways to cook. Use margarine or vegetable oil, instead of

butter, and shortening.

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness: SLEEP

Sleep is an active state that affects both your mental and physical well-being.

Adequate restful sleep is critical to good health.

Insufficient restful sleep can result in mental and physical health problems, possibly premature death.

Health and Wellness: SLEEP The human body’s biological clock is

programmed to be active and alert in the day.

People who are constantly altering their sleep-wake schedule, including 3rd shift workers, routine travelers, and rowdy college students, put themselves at risk of accidents and disturbed sleep.

Health and Wellness:Sexually Transmitted Diseases College students have an

increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease due to the lifestyle which includes numerous sex partners, unprotected sex, and lack of knowledge about STD symptoms and treatment.

Health and Wellness:Sexually Transmitted Diseases

VIRAL HSV-1 and HSV-

2 Human

Papillomavirus (HPV)

HIV

BACTERIAL Gonorrhea Syphilis Chlamydia


HSV-1 and HSV-2HSV-1 and HSV-2 Symptoms include one or more tiny blisters

in the genital area that burst and leave a sore that takes approx. 2-4 weeks to heal.

It is spread by sexual contact with an infected person. HSV-1 can also be spread via saliva,

1 out of 5 of the total adolescent population, 12 and older, in the United States has HSV-2.


Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Most people who have HPV are

asymptomatic. Others have genital warts.

It is spread via sexual contact with an infected person, even if that person is not displaying symptoms.


Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Approximately 20M people have

HPV and 5.5M Americans are diagnosed each year. Fifty to 75% of sexually active people will acquire HPV sometime in their lifetime.


HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS HIV-2 uses the immune system of the

body to attack themselves, causing an auto-immune reaction.

HIV is spread through sexual contact. HIV prevalence in the US is relatively

low, compared to other countries, but that does not decrease the risks associated with HIV.


GonorrheaGonorrhea Symptoms vary but include a burning

sensation while urinating, a yellowish discharge, and enlarge testicles in males.

Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact or contact with the discharge.

Gonorrhea is a common STD. Each year, roughly 650,000 Americans are infected.


SyphilisSyphilis Has three stages, and can be treated and

cured if caught in the first two stages. Transmitted via sexual contact or

maternally Syphilis can be cured by one administration

of the antibiotic penicillin. On average, 36,500 cases of syphilis are

reported annually. Most among ages 20-39.


ChlamydiaChlamydia Is caused by the bacteria chlamydia

trachomatis and is usually asymptomatic. PID usually follows an infection and can render the infected person infertile.

Chlamydia is the most frequently reported infectious disease in the US. 565,500 cases are reported annually. Many go undetected.

Health and Wellness:Medical Attention

You can seek medical attention You can seek medical attention at the following places:at the following places:

Student Health Care Center (352) 392-1161

SHANDS Hospital (352) 265-8000AGH Medical Center (352) 372-4321N Florida Regional Medical Center (352)

333-4000

Physical Health:What is Physical Fitness? Physical fitness is defined as “a set

of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.” (USDHHS, 1996)

Physical Health:What is Physical Fitness? Good health or physical condition,

especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition.

Physical Health:Components Cardiorespiratory endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Body composition Flexibility

Physical Health:Cardiorespiratory endurance “the ability of the body’s

circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity.”

Examples: walking, swimming, or bicycling.

(USDHHS, 1996)

Physical Health:Muscular strength

Muscular strength is “the ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity.” Examples: weight lifting, or

rapidly taking the stairs.

Physical Health:Muscular endurance

Muscular endurance is “the ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue.” Examples: walking, jogging,

bicycling, or dancing.

Physical Health:Body composition

“Refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital parts of the body.”

Body composition is important in maintaining a healthy weight

(USDHHS, 1996)

Physical Health:Flexibility “the range of motion around a

joint.” Helps prevent injuries.

Examples: activities which lengthen the muscle such as swimming or basic stretching.

(USDHHS, 1996)

Physical Health:Maintaining Physical Fitness Recommendations:

Moderate-intensity physical activity is for 30 minutes or more, 5 or more days/week or any activity which burns 3.5 to 7 Calories per min.Examples: walking to class, bicycling

5-9 mph,calisthenics, yoga, etc.

Physical Activity Levels

Physical Health:Maintaining Physical Fitness Recommendations:

Vigorous-intensity physical activity for 20 minutes or more, 3 or more days/week or any activity which burns 7 Calories per minute.

Examples: race walking, aerobic dancing, jogging, running, competitive sports, etc.

(Healthy People 2010)

The Benefits of Physical Activity

Decreased risk of… Coronary Heart Disease Stroke Colon Cancer Diabetes High Blood Pressure Anxiety and Depression

(USDHHS, 1996)

Physical Health:Facilities on Campus Student Recreation & Fitness

Center/Racquet club Stephen C. O’Connell Center Southwest Recreation & Fitness

Center

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