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Behavioral and Psychological Factors Impact on Population Health - Coggle…
Behavioral and Psychological Factors Impact on Population Health
Obesity
Increases risk of other health concerns and diseases such as heart disease
4 in 10 Americans are obese
Rates are increasing due to:
Less physically active
Highly processed foods
Eating more high-calorie and high-fat foods
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Increasing the populations physical activity and consuming healthy nutrition will help decrease chronic disease
Physical activity can:
Helps manage weight
Reduces the risk of disease
Improves brain health
Strengthen bones and muscles
Improve your ability to do everyday activities
Tobacco & Alcohol Use
Increased risk of cancer and chronic health concerns such as cardiovascular disease
Genetic factors increase risk of addiction
Depression and Anxiety
Negatively impact quality of life (Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 2019)
Digestive disorders
Weakened immune system
Asthma and breathing problems
Chronic pain
Heart disease
Insomnia
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Mental health also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices
