Intro to RDA

Question 1

Give a time frame for reproduction, development and ageing

Answer 1

Reproduction - ~30 years of female life, more in males.
Development - ~15 years: very dynamic
Ageing - ~25 years?

Question 2

Describe the epidemiology of RDA

Answer 2

70% of all patients are “aged”

10% of all patients are children

Adolescence – 10%-20% may report mental health issues

Over 700,000 pregnancies per year in the UK