Health Behavior Changes Discussion Paper

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Health Behavior Changes Discussion Paper

In the context of public health, behavioral change is generally about altering behaviors and habits for the long term to prevent death or illness and promote a better quality of life (Wood & Neal, 2016). They typically alter the lifestyle behaviors of an individual. Change is always painful yet ever needful, and it is usually inevitable. Making changes that relate to one's health is always a challenging decision because it takes a lot of effort to experience the change needed for a healthy life (Kelly & Barker, 2016). Behavior or habit is a key factor in an individual's health and is recognized as the leading contributor to mortality and morbidity worldwide. This discussion paper will use substantial and clear examples and influences to discuss...