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Nutrients & NHPA's Flashcards

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Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact DEMENTIA!!

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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

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Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to DEMENTIA!!

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“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.

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What is CANCER!!

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General term used for a number of conditions where uncontrolled mutation and growth of cells threatens to damage the other parts of the body

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Why is CANCER a NHPA!

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  • can be preventable
  • contributes more to YLLs than any other cause
  • the largest contributor to burden of disease.
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Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact CANCER!!

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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

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Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to CANCER!!

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Breast, bowl and cervical Screening Program: aimed at early detection of breast , bowl and cervical cancers

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What is CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!

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Health is the heart and blood vessels.

Eg: conorey heart disease, stroke, hypertension.

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Why is CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE a NHPA!!

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  • 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.
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Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!

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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.

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Identify and Describe HEALTH PROMITION linked to CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!

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Shape up Australia: federal government program to protons healthy eating and physical activity.

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What is OSTEOPOROSIS!!

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Arthritis and Muscular Skeletal Condition: a disease where the bone deteriorates leaving the bone weak and more prone to fracture

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Identify and Describe DETERMINANTS of health that impact OSTEOPOROSIS!!

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Bio: age, genetics, body weight

Behav: physical inactivity, low calcium diet.

PE: work environment

Soci: socioeconomic status, access to health care, food security.

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NUTRIENTS associated with OSTEOPOROSIS!!

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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

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DIRECT COST!!

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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

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INDIRECT COST!!

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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

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INTANGABLE COST!!

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Thing that can not me measured physical led or with a momentary measure.

IND: pain and suffering

COM: emotional impact

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OBESITY!!

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The abnormal or exsessice fat accumulation to the extent that a person health and wellbeing is being effected

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DIABETES MELLITUS!!

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Chroic condition in with the suffer is unable to utilise blood glucose correctly

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what are MACRO NUTRIENTS!!!

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Required in large amounts:
carbs: veggies, lactose
Protein: eggs, fish
Lipids: saturated and non saturated
Water!
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What are MIRO NUTRIENTS!!

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small amounts.
Calcium: milk products
Phosphorus: milk and meat
Sodium: crab and cheese
Vit d: butter and cream
Minerals!
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What is INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL!!!

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Adverse effects on the human body that may result from a range of different events. Accidental or preventable

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Why is INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL a NHPA!!

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  • all injuries are considered preventable
  • main cause of death for people under the age of 45
  • contributes greatly to burden of disease
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What is DEMENTIA!!

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A progressive and irreversible loss of brain function, characterised by over 100 conditions

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