Risk Factor Control And Periodic Health Examination

Question 1

Purpose of periodic health check up?

Answer 1

Contact between asymptomatic person and healthcare professional to identify signs, symptoms, or risk factors for disease that were previously unrecognized

Question 2

Components of PHE?

Answer 2

SAMPLE

Question 3

Risk Factor Assessment

Answer 3

1. Medical History
   >Previous and current diagnosed diseases
   >Genetic diseases e.g. Hypertension, Cancer, Diabetes, Thyroid Disease
2. Diet and Nutrition
   - Fat, Fluid, Fiber content
   - Sugar, Salt
   - Adherence to proper portions of Veggies, Protein, & Carbs
   - Qty & Qual of food patient normally ingests in a day; Diets?
3. Smoking Assessment
   - Pack Years
   - Exposure
4. Alcohol Intake
5. Exercise and Physical Activity
   - THR: 220-Age
   - 150 to 200/250 mins a week
6. Occupational and Environmental History
7. Sexual History
   - Partner pref; no. of partners; STD; contraceptive measures
8. Stressors and coping mechanisms
   - Support systems; current psychosocial issues; role of family and friends; destressing activities