component 4 Flashcards
in each UK home, less than…. of all adults meet the recommended …. exercise per week
50%, 150mins
what are the populations with the lowest physical activity levels
-South Asian/chinese men and woman
- Bangladeshi least active
- individuals from low income households/less educated
- individuals working in non-professional/manergerial roles
- woman/girls globally less active
- older populations
what are the benefits of exercise for health
20-30%less in premature death lower CHD etc in over 50s higher functional capacity lower back pain decreased chances of osteoporosis higher physical wellbeing more weight loss
name modifiable risk factors leading to health issues
smoking hypertension high cholesterol inactivity diet diabetes stress
name non-modifiable risk factors leading to health issues
age
gender
heredity
hypertension and effect on exercise
high blood pressure increases the risk of CV disease/strokes
effect of exercise= reduces hypertension, age related blood pressure and assists stress managment
hypercholesterolemia
high levels of of cholesterol in the blood, specifically LDL
effect of exercise= preventative effect, higher HDL cholesterols which lowers CHD, lower LDL levels, less CV disease
diabetes
linked to CHD, obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolmia. 50% of all deaths from diabetes due to CHD
effect of exercise=lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, assists management of blood sugar levels/glycaemic management,higher insulin sensitivity
obesity
being medically over weight
effect of exercise= aids weight management, aids caloric expenditure, aids lower body fat
osteoarthritis
most common joint disease. Nearly all 60yr olds have it
effect of exercise=higher ROM, joint and muscle strength, less stiffness, nourishes joints with synovial fluid
osteoporosis
increased risk of fractures (from falls) in frail and older people. 2 primary risks; 1peak bone mass and 2peak bone loss
effect of exercise; higher peak bone development up to 36yrs and decrease in bone loss after, maintains bone mass in pre-menopausal woman
lower back pain
80%of population experience back pain at some point (150million work days lost due to LBP)
effect of exercise; prevents occurrence of LBP, better rehab.,promotes a return to work
anxiety/depression
1/6 experience mental health condition
effect of exercise; less risk of clinical depression, assists stress management, distraction from negative thoughts
cancer
in England around 220,000 diagnosed. More than 120,000 die per yr
effect of exercise; lowered overall risk, better combat to the disease, lowers obesity (closely linked to cancer)
