Health behavior :

a make which influence their

Actions and decisions that people
physical and mental well-being, and it includes both good and bad
behaviors (Health, 2023).
Donald Edmondson, director of the Center for Heart Health, emphasizes the
importance of positive health behaviors for long-term vitality.
A Columbia University study says that around 40% of avoidable fatalities in the
US, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, are linked to human activity
(Columbia, 2018).

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TYPES OF HEALTH APPLICATION OF THE TOPIC TO

BEHAVIOR
1.preventive
health
behavior
Person wants to avoid being or
having a problem e.g. a mother
takes herchild for immunization
2.Sick role
behavior
action taken once an individual has
been diagnosed (either self or medical
diagnosis) e.g. an employee takes a
vacation because he is ill, he takes
treatment and obeys his doctor's
advice.
3.illness
behavior
a person recognizes signs or
symptoms that suggest a
pending illness e.g. a mother
gives her child cough medicine
after hearing her wheeze
THE HUMANS IN THE CURRENT
SCENARIO:
in the context of the COVID-19
pandemic, studying health
behavior has been
instrumental. Understanding
factors influencing mask-
wearing compliance,
vaccination acceptance, and
social distancing practices has
allowed policymakers to tailor
public health campaigns
effectively. Countries that
encouraged and understood
the public's health behavior
demonstrated quicker and
more successful responses in
controlling the spread of the
virus. This showcases the
direct application and impact
of health behavior insights in
addressing a pressing global
health issue.
 THE IMPLICATION OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR :

Individual Well-being: a
Promoting positive health behaviors can lead to improved physical and
mental well-being, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and enhancing overall
quality of life.

Healthcare Costs:
Unhealthy behaviors can lead to an increase in healthcare costs due to the
treatment of preventable diseases. Encouraging healthier habits can help
reduce the burden on healthcare systems and lower overall medical expenses.

Productivity and Performance:

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Healthy behaviors contribute to increased productivity and performance in
the workplace. Improved health can result in reduced absenteeism, enhanced
focus, and greater efficiency.

Social Impact:
Health behaviors can influence social dynamics, affecting community health,
social interactions, and the overall well-being of a population. Positive health
behaviors can foster a sense of community and promote a healthier society.

A STRATEGY OF OUT COMING NEGATIVE HEALTH BEHAVIOR:

Identify cues:
identify cues Hope you understand like put your habits into Motion.
Disrupt:
ignore it now that you know the pattern.
Replace:
replace the bad behavior with a good affective behavior.
Keep it simple :
don’t be too hard on yourself and keep it very simple.
Think, long-term:
think about the future remember why you’re investing in the
effort.
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Persist:
to stay, persistent and committed, because after a while, it will
become a natural habit.
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