As discussed in Section1,within the great changes taking place in present society which surround us all,there are various health issues which should be quickly addressed from the perspective of newly promoting health.Above all,there are serious new health issues developing concerning children,such as drug abuse,sexually deviant behavior and lifestyle-related diseases.Among these,there have been various debates centered on the background of drug abuse and sexually deviant behavior.Although difficult to point to particular causes,generally it is thought that,due to lessened interest in health and the lack of awareness toward social norms,people try to reduce the stress and sense of unease which have resulted from various factors in the home,at school and in society,and try to find a sense of satisfaction and seek pleasure.Lifestyle-related diseases are a new concept and are defined as"a group of ailments whose outbreak and development are caused by lifestyle and habits such as eating,exercise,rest,smoking and drinking alcohol."The introduction of this concept is to nurture awareness that the outbreak and development of illness is preventable by improving lifestyle and habits,and aims to be effective in actually encouraging people to be involved in activities.Thus,in order to prevent the outbreak of the illness,appropriate lifestyle and habits should be regulated.
It is also thougbt that the majority of contemporary,health-related issues are closely related to mental health problems.Causes ofmental health problems are also varied,but it isthought that one of the major causes is tbe increase of stress and sense of unease which accompanies the increased complexity of society.Skills for coping in times of stress,such as reducing stress and liberating the mind and bodythrough sports,for example,are becoming moreimportant( see Figure1-12 ).
Figure1-12:Ways of Relieving Irritation and Annoyance
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