Exam 2 Chap 8

Question 1

adolescents and young adults

Answer 1

15-24 yrs old, difficult stage, period of transition from childhood to adulthood, complete physical growth, experience significant life changes.

Question 2

AYA demographics

Answer 2

now about 14% of population, 1/3 live in single parent families.

Question 3

AYA mortality

Answer 3

decline in death rates due to advances in medicine and injury and disease prevention, most threats stem from behavior rather than disease. Injuries 46%, homicide 16%, suicide 12%

Question 4

AYA morbidity

Answer 4

measles immunization is important, and STDs are prevalent.

Question 5

Adult demographic and mortality

Answer 5

25-64 yrs of age, mainly from chronic diseases

Question 6

Cancer mortality

Answer 6

lung, colorectal, breast or prostate.