Pch vocab - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

infection - correct answer A condition that occurs when pathogens enter the body, multiply, and damage body cells pathogen - correct answer An organism that causes disease epidemic - correct answer A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease. pandemic - correct answer An epidemic that is geographica...

List four uncontrollable risk factors that influence health - 1. Age 2. Heredity 3. Sex 4. Race List six risk behaviors - carrying a weapon, using drugs and alcohol, sexual behaviors that lead to HIV infection and unintended pregnancy, behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence, tobacco use, inadequate physical activity, unhealthy dietary behaviors Getting regular check-ups at the doctor would be an example of - prevention List at least three things that include...