Public health & the elderly

Question 1

name the 3 screening programmes used in the elderly population?

Answer 1

AAA
Bowel cancer
Breast cancer

Question 2

When does AAA screening occur?
-how is it carried out?
-what action is taking in the following findings:
3-4.4cm
4.5-5.4cm
>5.4cm

Answer 2

• in all men >65 yrs old
• USS aorta

-yearly scans
3 monthly scans
refer for op assessment

Question 3

When does colorectal cancer screening occur?

Answer 3

-between 50-74 yrs old, sent a test every 2 years

Question 4

When does breast cancer screening occur?

Answer 4

from ages 50-70

Question 5

What vaccines are needed by elderly population? (3)

Answer 5

influenza (> 65, annual)
Pneumococcal (>65, one-off)
Shingles (70, one-off)

Question 6

how much physical activity needed by the elderly?

Answer 6

150 mins moderate or 75 mins vigorous intensity per wk
AND
strength excercies > 2 days per week