Lifestyle (sociology)

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"Way of life" redirects here. For other uses, see Way of life (disambiguation).
The term lifestyle can denote the interests, opinions, behaviors, and behavioral orientations of an
individual, group, or culture.[1][2]
The term was originally used by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937).[3] The term was
introduced in the 1950s as a derivative of that of style in modernist art.[4][clarification needed] The term refers to a
combination of determining intangible or tangible factors. Tangible factors relate specifically
to demographic variables, i.e. an individuals demographic profile, whereas intangible factors concern
the psychological aspects of an individual such as personal values, preferences, and outlooks.
A rural environment has different lifestyles compared to an urban metropolis. Location is important
even within an urban scope. A particular neighborhood affects lifestyle due to varying degrees of
affluence and proximity to open spaces. For example, in areas within a close proximity to the sea,
a surf culture or lifestyle is often present.

active recreation
noun
Outdoor recreational activities, such as organized sports, playground activities, and the use of
motorized vehicles, that require extensive facilities or development or that have a considerable
environmental impact on the recreational site.

Risk factor
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This article is about concept in health and disease. For game theory, see risk dominance. For
finance, see risk factor (finance). For criminology, see Risk factor (criminology).
In epidemiology, a risk factor is a variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection.
Sometimes, determinant is also used, being a variable associated with either increased or
decreased risk.