Nutrients & NHPA's Flashcards
Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact DEMENTIA!!
Bio: age, sex, genetics
Behav: tobbaco use, inactivity, lack of mental stimulation
P.E: transport systems, quality of air, work environment
Soci: level of education, social exclusion
Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to DEMENTIA!!
“Know the signs” of dementia, this federal government initiative aims to raise awareness of Dementia by providing education through posters and brochures in public areas.
What is CANCER!!
General term used for a number of conditions where uncontrolled mutation and growth of cells threatens to damage the other parts of the body
Why is CANCER a NHPA!
- can be preventable
- contributes more to YLLs than any other cause
- the largest contributor to burden of disease.
Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact CANCER!!
Bio: body weight, age, genetics
Behav: tobbaco smoking, exposure to sunlight, low fibre diet.
P.E: wok environment, climate, location of resources
Soci: socioeconomic status, access to health care, stress
Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to CANCER!!
Breast, bowl and cervical Screening Program: aimed at early detection of breast , bowl and cervical cancers
What is CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!
Health is the heart and blood vessels.
Eg: conorey heart disease, stroke, hypertension.
Why is CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE a NHPA!!
- contributed to many determinants and can be prevented
- in 2004-05 it cost the health system $6 billion
- in 2010 it was the leading cause of death.
Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!
Bio: genetics, body weight, high blood pressure
Behav: poor nutrition, tobbaco smoking, excessive alcohol consumption
PE: air pollution, noise pollution, work environment
Soci: social exclusion, stress, unemployment.
Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!
Shape up Australia: federal government program to protons healthy eating and physical activity.
What is OSTEOPOROSIS!!
Arthritis and Muscular Skeletal Condition: a disease where the bone deteriorates leaving the bone weak and more prone to fracture
Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact OSTEOPOROSIS!!
Bio: age, genetics, body weight
Behav: physical inactivity, low calcium diet.
PE: work environment
Soci: socioeconomic status, access to health care, food security.
NUTRIENTS associated with OSTEOPOROSIS!!
CALCIUM
PHOSPHORISIS
VITIMAN D
calcium and phosphorus ossification (hardening of bones) and vit d ading with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gut into the blood stream
DIRECT COST!!
Cost associated with providing health severes like diagnosis and treatment to people as a result of a particular condition
IND: ambulance transport
COM: specialist fees
INDIRECT COST!!
Cost not directly related to a diagnosis and treatment, but occurs as a result of the person having the disease
IND: loss of income if can’t work
COM: loss of productivity
INTANGABLE COST!!
Thing that can not me measured physical led or with a momentary measure.
IND: pain and suffering
COM: emotional impact
OBESITY!!
The abnormal or exsessice fat accumulation to the extent that a person health and wellbeing is being effected
DIABETES MELLITUS!!
Chroic condition in with the suffer is unable to utilise blood glucose correctly
what are MACRO NUTRIENTS!!!
Required in large amounts: carbs: veggies, lactose Protein: eggs, fish Lipids: saturated and non saturated Water!
What are MIRO NUTRIENTS!!
small amounts. Calcium: milk products Phosphorus: milk and meat Sodium: crab and cheese Vit d: butter and cream Minerals!
What is INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL!!!
Adverse effects on the human body that may result from a range of different events. Accidental or preventable
Why is INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL a NHPA!!
- all injuries are considered preventable
- main cause of death for people under the age of 45
- contributes greatly to burden of disease
What is DEMENTIA!!
A progressive and irreversible loss of brain function, characterised by over 100 conditions
