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