Unhealthy Behaviors
Definition
Actions that are detrimental to one's physical or mental health, often as a result of addiction or ignorance.
Analogy
Unhealthy behaviors are like junk food for your body and mind. Just as eating too much junk food can lead to obesity and other health problems, engaging in unhealthy behaviors can harm your physical and mental well-being.
Related terms
Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
Risk Factors: Characteristics at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes.
Preventive Measures: Steps taken to prevent the occurrence of harmful situations or conditions such as diseases or accidents.
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