Chronic Disease

Question 1

What are four diseases that physical activity reduces the development of

Answer 1

Cancer
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure

Question 2

What are some health benefits of physical activity beside disease prevention?

Answer 2

Physical activity can lead to improved:

• Fitness
• Strength
• Mental health (morale and self-esteem)

Question 3

What are 4 risk factors for falls in elderly individuals.

What are interventions to reduce falls

Answer 3

1) Previous falls,
2) Uncorrected visual impairment
3) Polypharmacy
4) gait impairment or movement disorder
5) cognitive impairment
6) Arthritis

Exercise
- development of an individualized exercise regimen (strength, gait, and balance exercises; eg, Tai Chi or physiotherapy)

Deprescribing
- Gradual withdrawal of psychotropic medication reduces the rate of falls, and a prescribing modification program implemented by primary care physicians substantially reduces the risk of falling among elderly patient

Home modification
- home safety assessment by occupational therapist highly effective at reducing falls in those with history of falls