LIFE STYLE

Prof. Amany Rashad Aboel-SeoudCommunity Medicine, Zagazig University, EGYPT

Definition

lifestyle is a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes .

any combination of specific practices and environmental conditions reflecting patterns of living influenced by family, social history, culture, and socio-economic circumstances.

Health Behavior

is any activity people perform to maintain or improve their health, regardless of their perceived health status or whether the behavior actually achieves that goal.

1

2

34

Lifestyle in relation to health

Almost 80% of deaths could be prevented through a healthy

lifestyle modification

Faulty lifestyles

Sedentary life Unhealthy diet Smoking, drug abuse Alcoholic use Lack of sleep Stress

How to change life style

Using

Any health behavior change model (as Health belief model)

Social marketing

Barriers to behavior change:

Internal (lack of knowledge, absence of motivation)

External (changes that need to occur in order for the behavior to be more convenient or affordable)

Approaches to Healthy Lifestyles or Lifestyle Modifications

Approach:

7 Simple Steps to Healthy Living

1. Decide to live a healthy lifestyle2. See where you are now3. Understand healthy eating4. Recognize the benefits of physical activity5. Set goals and plan6. Shop, cook, eat together7. Support a healthier lifestyle for your family

Healthy lifestyle habits

Keys of healthy lifestyle: Participate in a lifetime physical activity

program Eat three nutritious meals each day Avoid meaningless snacking Maintain healthy weight Do not smoke cigarettes Get enough sleep Avoid alcohol consumption Control stress

Healthy lifestyle habits

Prevention of drug abuse Practicing safe sex Surround yourself with healthy friendships &

relationships Be informed about the environment Increase HEALTH education Take personal safety measures POSITIVE attitudes in the community Protect yourself from diseases by Seeking

early health care

Finally;

"Adopting a healthy lifestyle does not mean that you have to stop

enjoying life"