1004 Final Exam A+ Graded

1004 Final Exam A+ Graded Illness - answer-Subjective experience of loss of health Disease - answer-Objective state of ill health 3 historical approaches to health - answer-Medical, behavioural, socioenvironmental Medical approach - answer-The use of medical interventions to restore health, and health problems were defined as physiologic "risk factors" Hypertension - answer-High blood pressure Health promotion - answer-Directed towards increasing level of well-being and self-actualization Disease prevention - answer-An action directed toward avoiding or stalling disease/illness Behavioural approach - answer-Lalonde Report - examined lifestyles, environments, healthcare organizations, human biology and how these factors affected health; Determinants of Health Determinants of Health - answer-Culture Income/Social Status Gender Health services Education Physical environment Social environment Social support networks Child development Biology & genetics Employment Personal health practices and coping skills Concern of using behavioural approach... - answer-Other influences on health are not considered. Underlying assumption that if individuals have the knowledge, they will change their behaviour. Socioenvironmental approach - answer-Outlines relationship between health and social structures; Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion identifies prerequisites for health required for optimal health; shared responsibility among individuals, communities, health professionals, and governments to contribute to pursuit of health Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion prerequisites - answer-Peace Shelter Education Food Income Stable ecosystem Sustainable resources Social justice Equity What percentage of Canadians is over age 85? - answer-19.4% Stochastic theory - answer-Biological theory - views aging as a result of random cellular changes over years Accumulated damage results in physical changes over years Non-stochastic theory - answer-Biological theory - genetically programmed physiological mechanisms within the body control the process of aging Each cell has a predetermined lifespan Psychosocial theories - answer-Explain the changes that occur in relationships; and the behaviour and roles that accompany aging Disengagement theory Activity theory Continuity theory Biological theories - answer-stochastic and nonstochastic Developmental tasks for older persons include... - answer-Adjusting to decrease in health Adjusting to retirement income Adjusting to death of spouse Accepting self as aging Maintaining satisfying living arrangements Redefining relationships with adult children Finding ways to maintain quality of life