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Quick role play on stages of adulthood

Early Middle Late

Which component of development are they acting out?

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Addressing health concernsof

Australian adults.

Find 2 pictures of an adult you consider healthy (one female and one male)

Find 2 pictures of an adult you consider unhealthy (one female and one male)

Justify the reasons why you consider your pictures healthy or unhealthy.IF YOU PREFER DRAW THE PEOPLE

Health status of Australian adults Differences in health status among

Australian adults Comparing Australian health status Leading causes of mortality Leading causes of morbidity

Aust Status is generally very good and continues to improve – why?

Males life expectancy 83.3 years Females life expectancy 86.5 years Life expectancy has increased by 6 years

over the past decade

1. Compare the leading causes of death for males and females. Three of the top four leading causes of death for males and females are the

same. For males the top four causes are coronary heart disease, lung cancer, cerebrovascular disease and other heart diseases. For females, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, other heart diseases and dementia and related disorders.

2. Looking at Table 11.2 identify the major cause of mortality for males. 

Coronary heart disease is the major cause of mortality for males.

3. What is the major cause of morbidity for females? Coronary heart disease is also the major cause of mortality for females.

4. Complete a Venn diagram comparing the similarities and differences between the leading causes of death for males and females.

In Pairs brainstorm the reasons behind the differences in male and females health status

Complete a Venn

diagram comparing the

similarities and

differences

between the leading

causes of death for

males and females.

When thinking of health and gender DO NOT just think about sexual differences.

Your gender can determine your level of health.

ACTIVITY TIME ACTIVITY TIME – in pairs summaries your worksheet into 10 dot points. Present to class

Males do not live as long as females. In 2002 deaths rates were higher in ALL

age groups for men than for women. Leading causes of mortalities were

prostate cancer, diabetes and suicides Men have high levels of cardiovascular

disease. Men fail to seek medical advice. Men

are reactive to illness rather than proactive.

Females slightly outnumber males (by 1.1%), they are generally healthier and they live longer.

Females have a higher rate a general illness (coughs, colds, fevers)

Mortality causes are Breast cancer, pneumonia and influenza.

68% of depression suffers are females aged 25-64.

Females are very proactive about their health and visit their doctor at least once a year.

Using data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare www.aihw.gov.au research

the following: Top 5 causes of morbidity and mortality for

early adulthood. Top 5 causes of morbidity and mortality for

middle adulthood. Top 5 causes of morbidity and mortality for

late adulthood.

According to the text book: Leading causes of mortality in Australia is: Coronary heart disease- men Breast Cancer – women

About 85% of Australians visit the doctor at least once a year.

Leading causes of morbidity in Australia is: 25-34 yrs – anxiety and depression 55-64 yrs – Chronic diseases and cancer 65+ yrs – coronary heart disease and

stroke

The 8 National Health Priority Areas have been identified on the basis of their health impact.

They account for 80% of Australia’s total burden of disease and injury.

The 8 areas are: Asthma Cardiovascular health Cancer control Diabetes Mellitus Injury prevention and control Mental Health Arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions Obesity

They contribute significantly to the burden of disease.

There is the potential for significant improvement in health that can be made.

Potential to reduce health inequalities between population groups.

The cost of treating the disease is SUBSTANTIAL. Range of strategies to improve the health areas

exists.

Adult death rates in Australia are on the decline. In 2005 leading cause of mortality was coronary

heart disease Other causes include cancer (breast, lung, colorectal)

and stroke. By age 75 one in 3 males expected diagnosed with a

cancer, one in 4 for females. Specific cancers of concern include:

◦ Prostate◦ Breast◦ Bowel

Highest cancer in males. Very high survival, if

caught early. One in 11 Australian

males are affected.

Detected using three types of tests:-◦ A test is conducted – looking for a particular

protein in blood that should not be there.◦ Digital Rectal Exam – doctor feels for enlargement

of the prostate through internal test.◦ Biopsy – tissue samples taken from within

prostate.

Most common cancer in adult females.

Stats are one in 11 females will have breast cancer.

No cure but very advanced treatment.

Risk factors include, gender, age, genetics.

Mammogram used for early diagnosis.

Kills 80 Australians every week. Second most common cause of death in

Australia. Most common cancer affecting men and

women in Victoria.

Aged 26-64 years of age:-◦ Heart disease◦ Diabetes◦ Anxiety and depression

Aged 65 – ◦ Heart disease◦ Stroke◦ Breast cancer◦ emphysema

All b.o.d. are based on DALY data. Coronary heart disease, anxiety/depression

and type 2 diabetes largest contributors to b.o.d.

Mental health leading cause of non-fatal burden of disease.

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions (back pain most common) biggest contributors to disabilities.

Dementia major health concern for elderly Australians.

A general and worsening loss of brainpower, such as memory, understanding and reasoning.

Growing burden of disease in the elderly. 70% of Dementia patients also have

Alzheimer’s.