Module 7 - Aussie Adults Flashcards
psychosocial development age 19-40
intimacy VS isolation
psychosocial development age 40-65
generativity VS stagnation
psychosocial development age 65-death
ego identity VS despair
success of intimacy VS isolation leads to…
strong relationships
failure of intimacy VS isolation leads to…
loneliness and isolation
generativity is defined as..
guiding the next generation (through having children or making a positive change that benefits others)
success in generativity VS stagnation
feeling useful
failure in generativity VS stagnation
boredom, reverting to younger behaviour (mid life crisis)
ego identity VS despair
feeling satisfied with accomplishments, accepting death VS regretting poor choices, wishing things could be changed
4 major causes of death relating to cardiovascular health are…
coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease
CVD causes what % of deaths in australia
27%
how many men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85?
1 in 2
examples of injury related deaths
suicide, transport accidents, falls, poisoning
arthritis and musculoskeletal disease are conditions in which there is…
inflammation of the joints causing pain, stiffness, disability and deformity
what % of australians had arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions
30%
how many australians aged 16-85 will experience mental illness during their lives?
almost half
diabetes is caused by
the inability of the body to control the amount of sugar in the blood
what % of adults were overweight/obese in 2017-2018?
67%
being overweight increases the risk of
high BP, cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, stroke
endometriosis affects
1 in 10 women
3 leading causes of death for women
dementia, ischaemic heart disease, stroke
3 leading causes of death for men
ischaemic heart disease, lung cancer, dementia
endometriosis results in ____ and can cause ____
pain
infertility
most commonly diagnosed cancer for females
breast cancer
which 3 things are vital for prevention of breast cancer?
self examinations, breast awareness and early detection
when is a women considered to be postmenopausal?
when she has had no period for 12 months in a row
when does menopause usually occur?
between 45 and 55 years
hot flushes, night sweats, bodily aches and pains, dry skin, vaginal dryness, loss of libido and urinary frequency are all symptoms of
pre and post menopause
the pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support…
the bladder, uterus and bowel
role of the pelvic floor
to prevent incontinence and prolapse of the bladder, uterus and bowel
what can cause the pelvic floor to weaken?
childbirth, obesity, constipation, heavy lifting, growing older
75% of suicides are
male
who is healthier? men or women
women
how many australian men suffer from depression at any given time?
1 in 6
male depression is associated with an increased risk of health disorders such as…
cardiovascular disease and diabetes
depressed men are twice as likely as depressed women to…
abuse alcohol and drugs
3 important health screenings in women
cervical screening test, breast self examination, mammogram
what does a cervical screening test detect?
irregularities that could lead to cervical cancer such as HPV
what did cervical screening tests replace?
pap smears
cervical screening test age
25+
frequency of cervical screening tests
2 years after last pap smear, and every 5 years untl 74yrs
what does a breast self examination detect?
tissue abnormality leading to breast cancer
breast self examination age and frequency
40+ years, monthly
what does a mammogram detect?
tissue abnormality that may lead to breast cancer
mammogram age and frequency
50+ years, every 2 years
health screening in men
testicular self examination, PSA test, DRE
what does a testicular self examination detect?
tissue abnormality that may lead to testicular cancer
age and frequency of testicular self examination
from puberty, monthly
PSA test stands for
prostate specific antigen test
what does a PSA test detect
elevated PSA which can indicate abnormal tissue (potentially leading to prostate cancer)
PSA age
50-70 years or 40+ years if family Hx
PSA test frequency
every 2-4 years
DRE stands for
digital rectal examination
when is a DRE performed?
if PSA levels are elevated
STI screening is often paired with…
cervical screening tests
STI screening age
from age of first sexual activity
STI screening frequency
less than 30 yrs age and sexually active for 6-12 months
skin checks age and frequency
from puberty, every 3 months
skin checks detect
changes to skin or appearance of moles
bones density tests are performed when?
with the presence of risk factors
bone density test age and frequency
50+ years, every 15 years
FOBT stands for
faecal occult blood test
what is the FOBT screening?
bowel cancer screening, mailed out to individuals from their 50th birthday (free from government)
FOBT age
50-74 or 40+ if fam Hx
FOBT frequency
every 2 years
BP checks age and frequency
18+, every 2 years
cholesterol blood test age and frequency
45 years, every 5 years
teeth checks age and frequency
post puberty, yrly
hearing and eyesight screening age and frq
65+, 5-10yrs
