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Vilka [71]
3 years ago
8

Brief distinction between accidents and risky behaviors and give one relevant example for each

Health
2 answers:
Sloan [31]3 years ago
8 0

Accidents are unfortunate events that happened unintentionally, risky behaviors are those in which there is always chance to get caught in the accidents. For example an accident between a car and bike is always unexpected and can cause minor to major injury to the person involving it.

Further Explanation:

Definition of accident:

The word accident is not a technical legal term with a clearly defined meaning. Speaking generally, but with reference to legal liabilities, an accident means any unintended and unexpected occurrence which produces hurt or loss.

Types of accident:

• Car Accident.

• Child Accident.

• Cyclist Accident.

• Dental Negligence.

• Fatal Accident.

• Holiday Accident.

• Lifting and Handling Accident.

• Medical Negligence.  

Definition of risky behavior:

Risky behavior or risk-taking behavior is defined according to Trimpop (1994) as “any consciously, or non-consciously controlled behavior with a perceived uncertainty about its outcome, and/or about its possible benefits, or costs for the physical, economic or psycho-social well-being of oneself or others.”  

The Top Six Risk Behaviors:

• Behaviors that Contribute to Unintentional Injuries and Violence. ...

• Sexual Behaviors That Lead to Unwanted Pregnancies or Sexually Transmitted Diseases.  

• Alcohol or Drug Use.  

• Tobacco Use.  

• Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors.  

• Inadequate Physical Activity.

Subject: Health

Level: High School

Keywords: Definition of accident, Types of accident, Definition of risky behavior, TheTop Six Risk Behaviors.

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Mashutka [201]3 years ago
5 0
Accidents are unfortunate events that happened unintentionally, while risky behaviors usually intentional even though the negative effects are already known.
One example of accidents is if plane passengers died during the plane crash. And the example of a risky behavior is to use tobacco product despite the negative effects it has on health.
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