Soft tissue - Public Health

Question 1

Non-communicable disease (NCD) cause 89% of all detahs in the uk. Name 4 modifiable risk factors of NCDs

Answer 1

• Diet
• Smoking
• Drinking
• Physical activity

Question 2

What are the health benefits of physical activity?

Answer 2

Reduces risk of:

• Dementia
• Hip fractures
• Depression
• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Type 2 diabetes
• CVD
• All cause mortality

Question 3

How often should children engage in physical activity?

Answer 3

60 mins daily

Question 4

How often should adults engage in physical activity?

Answer 4

150 mins weekly of at least moderate intensity activity

Question 5

Discuss how often adults should engage in physical acitivty

Answer 5

• 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 balnce and coordination on at least two days

Question 6

According to WHO, what does moderate intensity activity require?

Answer 6

Requires a moderate amount of effort and noticeably accelerate the hear rate

Question 7

According to WHO what does vigorous intensity activity require?

Answer 7

Requires a large amount of effort and causes rapid breathing and substantial increase in heart rate

Question 8

Descrbe the talk test in moderate intensity activity and vigorous intensity activity

Answer 8

• If you are doing moderate intensity activity, you can usually talk, but not sing during the activity
• If you are doing vigorous intensity activity, you won’t be able to say no more than a few words without pausing for a breath

Question 9

Describe sedentary behaviour

Answer 9

• Any waking behaviour where sitting or lying is the dominant mode or posture
• Energy expenditure is very low
• Screen-time - 7 hours a day is generally classed as high sedentary time

Question 10

Why is healthcare an important sector for physical activity promotion?

Answer 10

• Large population read
• Trusted source of advice
• Primary and secondary prevention

Question 11

What is the global action plan on physicl activity? Give 2 examples of actions in the plan

Answer 11

• An initiative developed by the WHO to increase activity
• Action 1.4- pre-and-in-service training
• Action 3.2 = patient assessment and councelling

Question 12

Describe the 5 A’s use to assess and councel patiens on physical acitivity

Answer 12

1. Assess- physical activity of the patient
2. Advise - on benefits of being active and how active we need to be
3. Agree - on action plan with achievable goals
4. Assit - e.g., discussing how to overcome barriers, providing them with written information or signposting them to local opportunties such as walking groups
5. Arrange - follow up for further support and monitor progress