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1. Introduction Flashcards

1
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…at least _____ of premature deaths in the US are attributable to behavioral lifestyle causes

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half

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A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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WHO definition of health

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A state of being associated with freedom from disease, injury, and illness that also includes a positive component (wellness) that is associated with a quality of life and positive well-being

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definition of health by APTA, 2009

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Five Dimensions of Health

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  • Physical
  • Mental
  • Social
  • Emotional
  • Spiritual
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8 Dimensions of Wellness

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  1. Physical
  2. Mental
  3. Social
  4. Emotional
  5. Spiritual
  6. Occupational
  7. Financial
  8. Environmental
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6
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______ is dynamic and consists of an individual`s health-related habits and practice over time

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Wellness

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_______ is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions.

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Health Promotion

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which health dimension is the foundation for achieving wellness in other dimensions?

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Physical Health

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encompasses self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-control, stress management

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Emotional Health

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demonstrates respect and tolerance for others

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Social Health

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at least _____ of premature deaths in the US are attributable behavior lifestyle causes

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half

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12
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1 risk factor for diabetes

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obesity

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13
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risk factors for obesity

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Genetics, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet

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risk factors for cardiovascular disease

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Physical inactivity, — poor diet, tobacco use, high blood pressure, cholesterol

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leading cause of death in US

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CVD

CHD (most common CVD) costs the US $108.9 BILLION/year

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Complications of obesity

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heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, etc.

17
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Childhood overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the _____ percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

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85th

18
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Childhood Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the ___ percentile for children of the same age and sex.

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95th

19
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adults BMI = 25 – 29.9 =

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overweight

20
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BMI ≥ 30 =

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obesity

21
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top 10 leading causes of death in US

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  1. — Heart disease
  2. Cancer
  3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases —
  4. Unintentional injuries
  5. Stroke
  6. Alzheimer’s disease
  7. Diabetes
  8. Influenza and pneumonia
  9. Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis —
  10. Suicide
22
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____ % of adults 20 and over are obese in US

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36.3%

23
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___ of young adults 2-19yo are obese in US

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17%

24
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diabetes is the ______ leading cause of death in the US

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seventh

25
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____ IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY IN AMERICANS UNDER 45yo.

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BACK PAIN

26
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prior to disease onset. Preventing a target condition in a susceptible population or potentially susceptible population through such specific measures as general health promotion efforts.

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Primary Prevention

27
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detect and treat disease in early stages. Decreasing duration of illness, severity of disease, and number of sequelae through early diagnosis and prompt intervention

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Secondary Prevention

28
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alleviate the effects of the disease. Limiting the degree of disability and promoting rehabilitation and restoration of function in patients with chronic and irreversible diseases.

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Tertiary Prevention

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What is health promotion?

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“Health promotion is the process of enabling
people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of
social and environmental interventions.”
WHO, 2011

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Examples of prevention activity

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  • Prevention screening —
  • General health promotion —
  • Prevention of an injury or reoccurrence —
  • Limitation of disability for people with chronic or irreversible diseases
31
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What are the determinants of Health?

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Multiple and interactive factors that determine the health status of individuals or populations:

  • Biological Factors
  • Behavior
  • Environment (Social & Physical)
  • Access to Health Care
  • Policies and Interventions
32
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Aspects of health promotion?

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  • Prevention
  • Education
  • Protection
33
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Define Epidemiology

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The study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations.

34
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Modifiable Lifestyle Factors

Study by Breslow* (1978) identified a positive association between 7 healthful habits and physical health status and longevity.

What are they?

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  1. Moderate food intake
  2. Eating regularly
  3. Eating breakfast
  4. Not smoking
  5. Moderate or no use of alcohol
  6. 7-8 hours of sleep
  7. Moderate activity level
35
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What is Healthy people 2020?

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Health promotion and disease prevention agenda set to increase public awareness, provide objectives and goals aimed to help improve the health of americans.

36
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Role of PTs in health promotion

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The Guide to Physical/ Therapist Practice 3.0 clearly identifies health promotion and prevention as being within the scope of physical therapist practice:

are involved in prevention and in promoting health, wellness, and in a wide range of populations. Their roles range from helping individuals with chronic conditions engage in physical activity programs to advising elite athletes on sports performance enhancement. these initiatives decrease costs by helping individuals:

  • (1) achieve and restore optimal functional capacity;
  • (2) minimize impairments, fünctional limitations, and disabilities related to congenital and acquired conditions;
  • (3) maintain health (thereby prevent- further deterioration or future illness); and
  • (4) create appropriate environmental adaptations to enhance independent fünction.

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