Demographics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the number one health risk?
How long are we living nowadays?
A
AGING!!!! :( :( :(
Life expectancy has increased to over 80YO
2
Q
What are the top 8 causes of death?
A
CVD
CA
Cerebral vascular dz
COPD
Pneumonia and Influenza
Diabetes
Accidents
Alzheimers
3
Q
Which ethnicity lives longest?
A
Asians live longest followed by whites.
Whites live longer than African americans until 75YO then african americans gain longevity advantage.
4
Q
T/F, studies have found a positive relationship between acculturation and the prevalence HTN among elderly Mexican American males. What are the results of this?
A
True, retention of mexican values, behaviors, and food preference among elderly males is protective against HTN.
