1. Introduction Flashcards
…at least _____ of premature deaths in the US are attributable to behavioral lifestyle causes
half
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
WHO definition of health
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
definition of health by APTA, 2009
Five Dimensions of Health
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Emotional
- Spiritual
8 Dimensions of Wellness
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Occupational
- Financial
- Environmental
______ is dynamic and consists of an individual`s health-related habits and practice over time
Wellness
_______ 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.
Health Promotion
which health dimension is the foundation for achieving wellness in other dimensions?
Physical Health
encompasses self-esteem, self-acceptance, self-control, stress management
Emotional Health
demonstrates respect and tolerance for others
Social Health
at least _____ of premature deaths in the US are attributable behavior lifestyle causes
half
1 risk factor for diabetes
obesity
risk factors for obesity
Genetics, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet
risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Physical inactivity, poor diet, tobacco use, high blood pressure, cholesterol
leading cause of death in US
CVD
CHD (most common CVD) costs the US $108.9 BILLION/year
Complications of obesity
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, etc.
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.
85th
Childhood Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the ___ percentile for children of the same age and sex.
95th
adults BMI = 25 – 29.9 =
overweight
BMI ≥ 30 =
obesity
top 10 leading causes of death in US
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Unintentional injuries
- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis
- Suicide
____ % of adults 20 and over are obese in US
36.3%
___ of young adults 2-19yo are obese in US
17%
diabetes is the ______ leading cause of death in the US
seventh
____ IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY IN AMERICANS UNDER 45yo.
BACK PAIN
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.
Primary Prevention
detect and treat disease in early stages. Decreasing duration of illness, severity of disease, and number of sequelae through early diagnosis and prompt intervention
Secondary Prevention
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.
Tertiary Prevention
What is health promotion?
“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
Examples of prevention activity
- Prevention screening
- General health promotion
- Prevention of an injury or reoccurrence
- Limitation of disability for people with chronic or irreversible diseases
What are the determinants of Health?
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
Aspects of health promotion?
- Prevention
- Education
- Protection
Define Epidemiology
The study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations.
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors
Study by Breslow* (1978) identified a positive association between 7 healthful habits and physical health status and longevity.
What are they?
- Moderate food intake
- Eating regularly
- Eating breakfast
- Not smoking
- Moderate or no use of alcohol
- 7-8 hours of sleep
- Moderate activity level
What is Healthy people 2020?
Health promotion and disease prevention agenda set to increase public awareness, provide objectives and goals aimed to help improve the health of americans.
Role of PTs in health promotion
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.
