Middle Adulthood (physical and cognitive) pt.2 Flashcards
What racial group is more likely to have prostate cancer and colorectal cancer
African/American
What cancer is higher in Latina Canadians compared to others
Cervical Cancer
Who has the poorest survival rate for cancer
Indigenous women
Two out of three cancer deaths are the result of 2 controllable factors:
Smoking and Diet
Cigarette smoking causes ___% of lung cancer deaths in Canada
84%
Every __ minutes, a Canadian male dies of heart disease and every __ minutes, a Canadian women dies of heart disease or stroke
7 minutes, 20 minutes
Heart disease most commonly results from what
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
What is the most common type of Arteriosclerosis
aTHeriosclerosis = buildup of fat deposits called plaque in the lining of arteries
What is an important tool used by doctors to diagnose coronary heart disease and its severity
Stress testing
How many adults on middle adulthood are still sexually active
three quarters, but sexual problems work their way into relationsips
What is the most common sexual disfunction in men, and women
Men = erectile dysfunction
Women = lack of sexual desire and not being aroused
What is Climacteric
A gradual decline in reproductive capacity of ovaries (lasts 15 years, age 45-60)
An estrogen deficit may lead to unpleasant perimenopausal sensations like…
Night sweats, hot flashes, and hot flushes
What is Vasomotar Instability (declines with age)
disruptions on body mechanisms that dilate blood vessels to maintain an even body temperature.
What are additional signs of estrogen deficiency
dizziness, headaches, joint pain, tingling of hands and feel, burning itchy skin, and skin becoming drier
