Chapter 8 (Adolescents & Young Adults)

Question 1

Recognize the uniqueness of young adulthood and be able to explain and or give an example of why this period of time is critical for health.

Answer 1

Critical juncture for health because this is when health related beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are ratified and reinforced.

During yound adulthood is the time when people have even more opportunities to engage in health-compromising and health-enhancing experiences.

Question 2

Recognize the trends in the racial and ethnic makeup, living arrangements, and employment of adolescents & young adults.

• In 1979 what percentage of the popualtion did young adults account for?
• In 2010 what percentage of the popualtion did young adults account for?
• In 2010 what percent of children lived in single parent homes?
• What is expected to happen with the percentage of adolescents and young adults and the ethnic makeup of this group?
• What can be said about employability and young adults?

Answer 2

• 1979: young adults accounted for 21% of the population
• 2010: young adults accounted for 14% of the population
• Census data collected in 2010 showed that 32.9% of children did not live with both parents
• The percentage of adolescents and young adults are expected to increase and the racial and ethnic makeup of this group is expected to expand
• Young adults are more likely to be unemployed than most sectors of the population

Question 3

Recognize threats to morbidity and mortality for adolescents & young adults.

1. What gender has the highest mortality rates?
2. What races have the highest mortality rates regardless of gender/?
3. What race has the lowest mortality rates?
4. What poses the most significant mortality threat to adolescents and young adults?
5. What is the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults?
6. What accounts for the most unintentional injuries?
7. What poses the greatest threat to morbidity to this group?

Answer 3

1. All males have higher mortality rates than females
2. Regardless of sex, blacks and American Indians/ Alaska Natives have the highest mortality rates
3. Asian/Pacific Islanders had the lowest mortality rates
4. Behaviors pose as the most significant mortality threat to adolescents and young adults
5. Leading causes of death for this group are unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide
6. Motor vehicle injuries account for the greatest number of unintentional injuries
7. STDs pose the greatest threat to morbidity in in adolescents and young adults

Question 4

What are the areas of concern for the health of college students?

Answer 4

• Motor vehicle crashes
• Violence/sexual abuse
• Illicit drug use
• Binge drinking
• Unprotected sex (only 53% reported using a condom all or some of the time)

Question 5

What is the life expectancy for adults?

Answer 5

The life expectancy for adults in 2012 was about 78 years old

Question 6

Know factors that affect morbidity and mortality for adults.

1. Leading cause of death?
2. Leading cause of cancer death?
3. Second leading cause of cancer death?
4. Second leading cause of death not related to cancer?
5. What are specific health concerns for adults?

Answer 6

1. Cancer has been the leading cause of death for adults since 1983
2. Leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women is lung cancer
3. Second leading cause of death is colorectal cancer
4. Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of deaths for adults
5. Hypertension, Diabetes, Elevated cholesterol levels