1102 - study review Flashcards
what modern trends are associated with the increased prevalence of chronic disease
physical inactivity, obesity, aging populations
definition of physical activity (two)
- casperson def: any bodily movement produced by contraction of skeletal muscles that substantially increases energy expenditure
- the new holistic def: people moving, acting and performing within culturally specific spaces and context, and influenced by a unique array of interests, the motions, ideas, instructions, and relationships
definition of physical inactivity
performing insufficient amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity
definition of sedentary behaviour
any waking behaviour characterized by a energy expenditure less than or equal to 1.5METs while in a sitting or reclining posture
definition of exercise
a subcategory of leisure time, physical activity, in which planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements are performed to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
definition of physical fitness
a set of attributes (cardio respiratory endurance, power, etc.) that people have or achieve that relate to their ability to perform physical activity
definition of health (two)
- a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
- the ability to adapt and self manage in the face of social, physical, and emotional challenges
UK double decker bus study purpose
to discover the length between physical activity and heart attacks
UK double decker bus study design
UK double decker bus study findings (two points)
- conductors on double decker busses climb 600 stairs per day; drivers on the bus sat for 90% of their shift
- the incidence of coronary heart disease in conductors was less than half of that of drivers
harvard alumni studies (result)
when alumni in their 40s take part in vigorous exercise (and more exercise in general) it is critical for longevity and lower risk of cardiovascular disease
harvard alumni studies (purpose)
purpose was to examine the relationship between physical activity and incidence of heart attack
definition of obesity epidemic
growing number of people globally. more than 1.9 billion adults and 41 million children under the age of 5 who are overweight or obese and who often have accomaning medical illness such as chronic disease and disability
characteristics of an epidemic vs pandemic
- epidemic is a disease that affects a large number of people within a community, a population, or region at expected or normal levels.
- pandemic is an epidemic that spread over multiple countries or continents
WHO(world health organization) maps- double burden of disease
refers to the rise of communicable (illnesses that spread from one person to another, animal to person, surface or food) and non communicable diseases (come from unhealthy behaviour)
main findings from participACTION report - total daily steps (three points)
- about 50% of canadian adults take at least 7,500 per day which falls under the physically active lifestyle
- percent meeting this guideline decreases with age and is lower in women
- adults with one or more chronic condition are less likely to meet this guideline
- in 2019, our grade was a C
main findings from participACTION report - physical activity (two points)
- 56% of adults (18-79 years) living in canada get at least 3 hrs per day of physical activity (LPA)
- the percentage of adults achieving at least 3 hrs of physical activity (LPA) a day does not generally vary significantly by age, gender, having a chronic disability or ethnicity
main findings from participACTION report - moderate to vigorous physical activity (three points)
- 49% of adults (18-79 years) living in canada obtain at least 150 minutes of MVPA
- 1 hr of MVPA per day can reduce cancer related fatigue during and after cancer treatment
- both cardiovascular and strength training have been shown to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms and may also further prevent future depression
international society for physical activity and health - 8 investments for physical activity
- whole of school program
- active travel
- active urban design
- healthcare
- public education including mass media
- sports and reaction for all
- workplaces
- community wide programs
definition of epidemiology
the study of the distribution and determinants of health related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to the control of health problems
physical activity and epidemiology
- specific study of the relationship between physical activity/exercise and various diseases and conditions within a populations
- evidence showing that physical inactivity in a major risk factor for several chronic diseases
assumptions of epidemiology (three points)
- human disease does not occur at random
- human disease has casual and preventative factors that can be identified through scientific investigation
- the primary goal of epidemiology is to identify the determinants of disease to decrease mortality and morbidity within a population
incidence
the number of new cases of a disease or a disorder within a population over a period of time
prevalence
the number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a given time
cost of illness
expenditures on medical care, work related costs, educational costs, cost of support services required by medical conditions
burden of disease
the total significance of disease for society beyond immediate cost of treatment. measured in years in life lost to ill health or difference between total life expectancy and disability adjusted life expectancy (DALY)
Disability adjusted life expectancy (DALY)
this is a summary measure of the health of a population. one DALY = one lost year of healthy life