Prevention & Control of Disease Individuals have a considerable measure of control over their own health and the risk of contracting most illnesses. Health-related choices and decisions regarding prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases can include recognizing risk factors, identifying methods of contraction and transmission, and using universal precautions. Information and discussion of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV are important components of this content area. Information should be factual, medically accurate, and objective.

Personal health and wellness is taught as part of health education.