Week 10- Final

Question 1

Chronic Diseases

Answer 1

-long in duration/progress slowly
-ongoing medical attention/follow up

Question 2

Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases

Answer 2

-diet
-lack of exercise
-environmental/social determinants
-smoking/substance use

Question 3

4 most common causes of chronic diseases

Answer 3

1. cancer
2. cardiovascular disease
3. chronic lower respiratory disease
4. diabetes

Question 4

Why is diabetes increasing

Answer 4

-aging population
-obesity

Question 5

4 MAIN risk factors to chronic disease

Answer 5

1. tobacco smoking
2. alcohol consumption
3. physical inactivity
4. unhealthy eating

Question 6

Why is chronic disease a priority population?

Answer 6

-leading cause of disability affecting health
-low socioeconomic status
-remote communities
-significant health care costs

Question 7

How does the current structure of medicare affect the management of chronic disease?

Answer 7

-wait times
-lack of family doctor
-outpatient setting is needed

Question 8

Disability

Answer 8

-ongoing condition that has lasted (or will last) for at least 6 months
-restricts everyday activities
-does not need to be permanent

Question 9

Disability vs chronic disease

Answer 9

-long in duration
-CD develops over time vs at birth
-stability is different
-CD affects health vs functioning

Question 10

Does everyone with CD develop a disability

Answer 10

no

Question 11

disability is related to

Answer 11

-pain
-flexibility
-mobility
-mental health

Question 12

Why are disabilities a priority population?

Answer 12

-employment issues
-accessing benefits
-limited supportive housing
-significant costs on health care