Contemporary Health Issues Flashcards
Top 3 Contemporary Health Issues
Nutrition & Health
Cancer
Obesity
Life Expectancy
of expected years to live based on your living conditions
improved with public health achievements & decreasing IMR
IMR
measures of population where decreasing IMR leads to increasing public health and safety
Lifespan
of years that a species is biologically wired to live (fairly constant)
Why is life expectancy different from lifespan?
Because life expectancy can increase
What is the human lifespan (in years)
~120 years
Leading causes of death in Canada
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Accidents
- Stroke
How was health historically viewed?
Overall condition of body or mind & presence or absence of illness or injury
WHO Health Definition
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of illness or injury
Can be influenced by factors outside our control
“Health Promotion”
Shift in 1970’s to increase control of people to improve self-health
Prevention over Treatment
Levels of Prevention of Illness
- Personal
- Community
- Healthcare Provider
Personal Level
personal responsibility to change health behaviours to reduce risk
Community Level
health promoters can target high-risk groups and focus on prevention &/or early detection
Healthcare Provider Level
physicians can act as a resource to raise awareness and import knowledge of risk factors
4 Best Health Behaviours
- No Smoking
- Drink in Moderation
- Stay Active
- Eat 5 Fruits & Veggies per day
