Public Health - Soft Tissue Flashcards
What % of deaths in the UK are caused by NCDs
89%
Examples of modifiable risk factors for NCDs
Diet
Smoking
Drinking
Physical activity
What can we compact physical inactivity impact on public health to
Smoking
Why should we be active
Good for cardiovascular system Good for the brain Helps with mental health Can build strength Good for bones Reduces mortality dramatically
How active should children be
60 mins daily
How active should adults be
150 mins weekly of at least moderate intensity activity
At least two days should be used for activities that’ll improve muscle strength
Older adults at risk of falls should incorporate physical activity to improve balance and coordination on at least two days
What percentage of women are active enough
58%
What percentage of men are active enough
66%
What percentage of girls are active enough
20%
What percentage of boys are active enough
23%
Moderate intensity activity
Requires a moderate amount of effort and noticeably accelerates the heart rate
Vigorous intensity activity
Requires a large amount of effort and causes rapid breathing and substantial increase in heart rate
The talk test
If you are doing moderate intensity activity, you can usually talk, but not sing
If you are doing vigorous intensity activity, you won’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath
Sedentary behaviour
Any waking behaviour where sitting or lying is the dominant mode or posture
Energy expenditure is very low
High sedentary time
7hrs a day
