The document discusses several chronic diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women. It notes that chronic diseases cause over half of all deaths worldwide and that almost all women will be affected by at least one chronic disease. Some key points:
- Women are more likely than men to be affected by certain chronic conditions like arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, luporosis, hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia.
- There are also racial and socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of chronic diseases. For example, African American women have a higher rate of diabetes but a lower rate of osteoporosis than white women.
- Chronic diseases impose huge economic costs, with conditions like arthritis, diabetes
Here are some key points about informed decision making regarding chronic diseases:
- Prevention is the best approach when possible through healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, avoiding risk factors. Screening can also allow early detection and intervention.
- Even without prevention or cure, finding a disease early allows better management of symptoms and potential complications through treatment adherence, medical monitoring, lifestyle modifications.
- Making informed healthcare decisions requires understanding one's risk factors, screening recommendations, treatment options and goals of care, potential side effects and costs based on the latest evidence and guidance from medical experts.
- An informed patient is better able to partner with providers, weigh options suited to their priorities/values and quality of life, and advocate for the best possible
This presentation discusses why weight loss is not just about calories. Hormones, Environment, Stress are just a few reasons weight management is so challenging
Lifestyle Medicine: The Power of Personal Choices, North American Vegetarian...EsserHealth
Lifestyle Medicine focuses on applying behavioral and environmental principles to managing lifestyle-related health problems. Chronic diseases now account for 75% of healthcare costs in the US, many of which are strongly associated with diet and physical inactivity. While genetics play a role, the rise of these "lifestyle diseases" correlates with changes in American diets and exercise patterns over recent decades. Prospective randomized studies demonstrate that organized lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce disease incidence and healthcare costs compared to prescription medications. Lifestyle Medicine aims to educate and empower individuals to make personal choices that can transform health outcomes on both individual and societal levels.
Learn why heart disease is a major issue and what you can do to prevent and reverse the number one killer of American's today. Review extensive science and studies demonstrating the effect of nutrient dense foods, exercise and mental health on heart health. Establish your own personal heart health program today.
This lecture discusses how personal choices and lifestyle factors are powerful influences on health. It begins by exploring current health statistics in America, which show high rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. These poor health outcomes are linked to most Americans eating more calories, sugar, salt and meat compared to the past, while being less physically active. The lecture then reviews several scientific studies that demonstrate how lifestyle modifications like improved nutrition, increased exercise, weight management and avoiding tobacco can significantly reduce risks for chronic diseases and mortality. It emphasizes that lifestyle is a major determinant of health outcomes. The lecture concludes by encouraging participants to prioritize healthy living through personal goal setting and lifestyle changes.
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Here are some key points about informed decision making regarding chronic diseases:
- Prevention is the best approach when possible through healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, avoiding risk factors. Screening can also allow early detection and intervention.
- Even without prevention or cure, finding a disease early allows better management of symptoms and potential complications through treatment adherence, medical monitoring, lifestyle modifications.
- Making informed healthcare decisions requires understanding one's risk factors, screening recommendations, treatment options and goals of care, potential side effects and costs based on the latest evidence and guidance from medical experts.
- An informed patient is better able to partner with providers, weigh options suited to their priorities/values and quality of life, and advocate for the best possible
This presentation discusses why weight loss is not just about calories. Hormones, Environment, Stress are just a few reasons weight management is so challenging
Lifestyle Medicine: The Power of Personal Choices, North American Vegetarian...EsserHealth
Lifestyle Medicine focuses on applying behavioral and environmental principles to managing lifestyle-related health problems. Chronic diseases now account for 75% of healthcare costs in the US, many of which are strongly associated with diet and physical inactivity. While genetics play a role, the rise of these "lifestyle diseases" correlates with changes in American diets and exercise patterns over recent decades. Prospective randomized studies demonstrate that organized lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce disease incidence and healthcare costs compared to prescription medications. Lifestyle Medicine aims to educate and empower individuals to make personal choices that can transform health outcomes on both individual and societal levels.
Learn why heart disease is a major issue and what you can do to prevent and reverse the number one killer of American's today. Review extensive science and studies demonstrating the effect of nutrient dense foods, exercise and mental health on heart health. Establish your own personal heart health program today.
This lecture discusses how personal choices and lifestyle factors are powerful influences on health. It begins by exploring current health statistics in America, which show high rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. These poor health outcomes are linked to most Americans eating more calories, sugar, salt and meat compared to the past, while being less physically active. The lecture then reviews several scientific studies that demonstrate how lifestyle modifications like improved nutrition, increased exercise, weight management and avoiding tobacco can significantly reduce risks for chronic diseases and mortality. It emphasizes that lifestyle is a major determinant of health outcomes. The lecture concludes by encouraging participants to prioritize healthy living through personal goal setting and lifestyle changes.
this presentation will contains problem of old age, how can they affect the life of geriatric peoples, prevention and control of geriatric problems, national program for better health of old peoples, initiations done by private trusts to improve their health
This document provides information on different types of arthritis. It begins by defining arthritis as joint inflammation and pain that limits movement. The three most common types are then described as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Osteoarthritis is defined as a "wear and tear" type of arthritis that affects cartilage and bone in the joints. Risk factors, symptoms, and treatments are outlined. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling in multiple joints on both sides of the body. Gout involves uric acid crystal buildup in a joint causing sudden severe pain. Diagnosis and management of each type is briefly discussed.
Chronic diseases are defined as non-communicable illnesses that persist for three months or longer and include a wide range of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and asthma. Common chronic diseases account for most deaths in the US each year and result in lifelong medical costs and disability for many patients. Management of chronic diseases focuses on prevention, health behavior changes, treatment, self-management, and addressing healthcare access and disparities.
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and rickettsias can cause communicable diseases which spread through direct contact, indirect contact, or airborne transmission. Preventing the spread involves cleaning hands, proper food handling, vaccination, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and taking care of one's health. Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth while risk factors include tobacco, ultraviolet light, and diet. Other noncommunicable diseases include allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and physical/mental disabilities which can be accommodated through accessibility features and equal opportunities.
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and rickettsias can cause communicable diseases which spread through direct contact, indirect contact, or airborne transmission. Preventing the spread involves cleaning hands, proper food handling, vaccination, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and taking care of one's health. Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth while risk factors include genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices. Other noncommunicable diseases discussed are allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and physical/mental disabilities.
lifestyle disorders and its homoeopathic approach AdityaDhade1
Lifestyle disorders arise from unhealthy lifestyle habits and can be influenced by factors like occupation, environment, diet, and stress. Common controllable risk factors include poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol. Uncontrollable factors include age, gender, family history, and race. Major lifestyle diseases reported by WHO are cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes, which account for 80% of premature deaths globally. Examples of lifestyle disorders discussed are heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, COPD, depression, and carcinomas. Homoeopathic approaches focus on treating the whole person based on their physical and mental constitution. Certain remedies like Crataegus, Aurum metallicum,
This document discusses diabetes and its various types. It defines diabetes as a condition where the body is unable to properly process glucose due to a lack of insulin or the body's resistance to insulin. The three main types of diabetes discussed are: Type 1 diabetes where the body does not produce insulin; Type 2 diabetes where insulin is produced but does not function properly; and Type 3 diabetes (also known as Alzheimer's disease) where protein deposits in the pancreas are similar to those in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. The document provides details on the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of each type of diabetes.
This document discusses prevention of geriatric problems in aging. It begins by defining key terms like gerontology and geriatrics. Preventive geriatrics aims to increase lifespan by preventing physical, psychological and medical issues, prolong independent living, and enhance quality of life. Issues faced by the elderly like diseases, accidents, and psychological problems are described. Ways to prevent issues include healthy diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures for prevention of diseases like atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and cognitive decline are outlined. The document also covers screening for conditions in the elderly and areas for primary and secondary prevention.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: its symptoms, diagnosis, and recent treatment advances. The presentation will include a patient advocate's experiences in successfully living with the condition.
This document discusses common chronic diseases of old age and strategies for health promotion. It begins by outlining the physiological changes that normally occur with aging and how aging differs between individuals. Common chronic diseases that increase with age like arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes are then examined in terms of prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and impact. The final section emphasizes the importance of lifestyle behaviors for health promotion, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, medical screenings, and seeing a doctor regularly to help prevent and manage chronic diseases of aging. Local and online resources for seniors are also provided.
Nutritional assessment is a useful tool that includes screening and evaluating a person's nutritional status through examination of their diet, lifestyle, medical history, and anthropometric and biochemical measurements. It provides information on food and nutrient intake, social factors, medications, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage, and serum biomarkers. Common causes of malnutrition include inadequate food intake, loss of appetite from disease or medication, and specific conditions like anorexia. Proper nutritional assessment is important for identifying nutritional deficiencies and disorders, and informing nutritional therapy and management of conditions.
1. Physical changes in middle adulthood include declines in reaction time, lung capacity, muscle mass, bone density, and metabolism. Regular exercise can help maintain physical functioning.
2. Cognitive abilities like crystallized intelligence and practical problem-solving increase due to life experience, while fluid intelligence and information processing speed tend to decline.
3. Major health risks in middle adulthood include cancer, heart disease, and accidents. Screening and lifestyle factors can help reduce risks. Physical and sexual changes also occur.
Epidemiology and nursing management of non communicable diseasemanas paul
This document provides an overview of non-communicable diseases including definitions, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and methods for prevention and control. It covers several common non-communicable diseases like malnutrition, anemia, hypertension, stroke, rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes, blindness, accidents, mental illness, obesity, iodine deficiency, fluorosis, and epilepsy. Key topics discussed for each disease include epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment and importance of early detection and lifestyle modifications for prevention.
This document summarizes information from the Perry School of Nursing at Texas Tech, including the various degree programs offered: Traditional BSN, Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN, RN-BSN/MSN, and MSN with concentrations in Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. It also outlines a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The document then discusses information overload in the 21st century and the importance of obtaining knowledge to make informed health decisions. Finally, it provides tips for developing skills as a healthy consumer, including recommended online resources.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Statistics
• 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder
• The rate of development of new cases of eating
disorders has been increasing since 1950 (Hudson et
al., 2007; Streigel-Moore & Franko, 2003; Wade et al.,
2011).
• There has been a rise in incidence of anorexia in
young women 15-19 in each decade since 1930
(Hoek& van Hoeken, 2003).
• The incidence of bulimia in 10-39 year old women
TRIPLED between 1988 and 1993 (Hoek& van
Hoeken, 2003).
Risk factors for Eating Disorders
• they often occur with one or more other psychiatric
disorders, which can complicate treatment and
make recovery more difficult.
• Among those who suffer from eating disorders:
– Alcohol and other substance abuse disorders are 4 times
more common than in the general populations (Harrop
& Marlatt, 2010).
– Depression and other mood disorders co-occur quite
frequently (Mangweth et al., 2003; McElroy, Kotwal, &
Keck, 2006).
– There is a markedly elevated risk for obsessive-
compulsive disorder (Altman & Shankman, 2009).
Biological risk factors
• Scientists are still researching possible
biochemical or biological causes of eating
disorders. Current research indicates that there
are significant genetic contributions to eating
disorders. (NEDA, 2017)
– In some individuals with eating disorders, certain
chemicals in the brain that control hunger,
appetite, and digestion have been found to be
unbalanced. The exact meaning and implications of
these imbalances remain under investigation.
– Eating disorders often run in families.
Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• Anorexia nervosa is a mental health disorder
characterized by distorted body image and
excessive dieting that leads to severe weight
loss with a pathological fear of becoming fat.
– Females- more likely to focus on weight loss
– Males- more likely to focus on muscle mass
• Diagnostic criteria
– restriction of calorie intake resulting in a below normal body
weight level for age and height
Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• There are Two subtypes of AN:
1. Restricting type: a reduction in total food intake without binge-
eating or purging behavior
2. Binging eating/purging type: regularly engaging in self-induced
vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas
3. Can also be characterized by a combination of the 2:
• An individual with anorexia has an appetite; he/she just tries to control it.
It is very difficult when a person is starving not to want to eat. What
happens to many individuals is that they lose control
• Other characteristics
– significant disturbance in the perception of the shape or size of his or
her body
– exercising compulsively
– developing unusual habits such as refusing to eat in front of others
Diagnosing Bulimia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• A serious, potentially life-threatening mental
health disorder characterized by:
1. frequent episodes of binge eat ...
Purification & Rejuvenation Public LectureDrConley
The document discusses various aspects of health and wellness. It notes that true health involves all organs functioning at 100% capacity. It discusses the importance of diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors in managing risks for diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. The document promotes a whole-foods based diet and lifestyle program focused on weight management and overall health and wellness.
This training covers common chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, asthma, COPD and more. It discusses the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of each disease. It emphasizes that while chronic diseases are serious, many are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, and avoiding tobacco. The role of PCAs is to understand these diseases, assist patients compassionately, and ensure patients adhere to treatment plans.
This document discusses how Shaklee celebrates women's health and optimizes health throughout their life stages. It covers three main life stages for women: ages 20s to late 30s which is a time of choices balancing career and family; late 30s to late 40s, a time of hormonal change during perimenopause; and late 40s to 50+, a time for living well and managing chronic disease. For each stage, it provides health recommendations and highlights how Shaklee products can support women's nutritional and supplemental needs.
PERCEPTIONS Vs REALITY:WOMEN AND HEART DISEASEHarilal Nambiar
This document discusses perceptions and realities about women and heart disease. It notes that heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet they are less likely to be correctly diagnosed due to perceptions that heart disease primarily affects men and that women experience different symptoms than men. The document summarizes several risk factors for heart disease in women such as high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history. It provides statistics on the prevalence of these conditions in women and how they can be managed through lifestyle changes and medical treatment to reduce heart disease risk.
This document discusses key concepts in healthcare law and ethics. It covers basics of healthcare law including different types of laws, how laws are created and interpreted, and civil vs criminal law. It also discusses the relationship between healthcare providers and consumers, important consumer laws like HIPAA and EMTALA, informed consent, patient bills of rights, ethical standards and considerations, and issues at the intersection of ethics and public health.
Managed Care and IT Impact on Health Care DavidOsunde
Managed care aims to control healthcare costs by establishing relationships between managed care organizations (MCOs), providers, and patients. MCOs use various models like HMOs, PPOs, and IPAs. They employ cost control measures such as restricting provider choice, gatekeeping, and utilization review. While MCOs focus on costs, physicians are concerned this limits care quality. Health information technology (HIT) and electronic health records (EHRs) aim to manage health data, but issues include implementation costs, data standards, and ensuring privacy within legal and ethical guidelines. Telehealth expands access through technologies like telemedicine and online health information.
This document provides information on different types of arthritis. It begins by defining arthritis as joint inflammation and pain that limits movement. The three most common types are then described as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Osteoarthritis is defined as a "wear and tear" type of arthritis that affects cartilage and bone in the joints. Risk factors, symptoms, and treatments are outlined. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling in multiple joints on both sides of the body. Gout involves uric acid crystal buildup in a joint causing sudden severe pain. Diagnosis and management of each type is briefly discussed.
Chronic diseases are defined as non-communicable illnesses that persist for three months or longer and include a wide range of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and asthma. Common chronic diseases account for most deaths in the US each year and result in lifelong medical costs and disability for many patients. Management of chronic diseases focuses on prevention, health behavior changes, treatment, self-management, and addressing healthcare access and disparities.
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and rickettsias can cause communicable diseases which spread through direct contact, indirect contact, or airborne transmission. Preventing the spread involves cleaning hands, proper food handling, vaccination, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and taking care of one's health. Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth while risk factors include tobacco, ultraviolet light, and diet. Other noncommunicable diseases include allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and physical/mental disabilities which can be accommodated through accessibility features and equal opportunities.
Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and rickettsias can cause communicable diseases which spread through direct contact, indirect contact, or airborne transmission. Preventing the spread involves cleaning hands, proper food handling, vaccination, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and taking care of one's health. Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth while risk factors include genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices. Other noncommunicable diseases discussed are allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and physical/mental disabilities.
lifestyle disorders and its homoeopathic approach AdityaDhade1
Lifestyle disorders arise from unhealthy lifestyle habits and can be influenced by factors like occupation, environment, diet, and stress. Common controllable risk factors include poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol. Uncontrollable factors include age, gender, family history, and race. Major lifestyle diseases reported by WHO are cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes, which account for 80% of premature deaths globally. Examples of lifestyle disorders discussed are heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, COPD, depression, and carcinomas. Homoeopathic approaches focus on treating the whole person based on their physical and mental constitution. Certain remedies like Crataegus, Aurum metallicum,
This document discusses diabetes and its various types. It defines diabetes as a condition where the body is unable to properly process glucose due to a lack of insulin or the body's resistance to insulin. The three main types of diabetes discussed are: Type 1 diabetes where the body does not produce insulin; Type 2 diabetes where insulin is produced but does not function properly; and Type 3 diabetes (also known as Alzheimer's disease) where protein deposits in the pancreas are similar to those in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. The document provides details on the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of each type of diabetes.
This document discusses prevention of geriatric problems in aging. It begins by defining key terms like gerontology and geriatrics. Preventive geriatrics aims to increase lifespan by preventing physical, psychological and medical issues, prolong independent living, and enhance quality of life. Issues faced by the elderly like diseases, accidents, and psychological problems are described. Ways to prevent issues include healthy diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures for prevention of diseases like atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and cognitive decline are outlined. The document also covers screening for conditions in the elderly and areas for primary and secondary prevention.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: its symptoms, diagnosis, and recent treatment advances. The presentation will include a patient advocate's experiences in successfully living with the condition.
This document discusses common chronic diseases of old age and strategies for health promotion. It begins by outlining the physiological changes that normally occur with aging and how aging differs between individuals. Common chronic diseases that increase with age like arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes are then examined in terms of prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and impact. The final section emphasizes the importance of lifestyle behaviors for health promotion, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, medical screenings, and seeing a doctor regularly to help prevent and manage chronic diseases of aging. Local and online resources for seniors are also provided.
Nutritional assessment is a useful tool that includes screening and evaluating a person's nutritional status through examination of their diet, lifestyle, medical history, and anthropometric and biochemical measurements. It provides information on food and nutrient intake, social factors, medications, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage, and serum biomarkers. Common causes of malnutrition include inadequate food intake, loss of appetite from disease or medication, and specific conditions like anorexia. Proper nutritional assessment is important for identifying nutritional deficiencies and disorders, and informing nutritional therapy and management of conditions.
1. Physical changes in middle adulthood include declines in reaction time, lung capacity, muscle mass, bone density, and metabolism. Regular exercise can help maintain physical functioning.
2. Cognitive abilities like crystallized intelligence and practical problem-solving increase due to life experience, while fluid intelligence and information processing speed tend to decline.
3. Major health risks in middle adulthood include cancer, heart disease, and accidents. Screening and lifestyle factors can help reduce risks. Physical and sexual changes also occur.
Epidemiology and nursing management of non communicable diseasemanas paul
This document provides an overview of non-communicable diseases including definitions, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and methods for prevention and control. It covers several common non-communicable diseases like malnutrition, anemia, hypertension, stroke, rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes, blindness, accidents, mental illness, obesity, iodine deficiency, fluorosis, and epilepsy. Key topics discussed for each disease include epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment and importance of early detection and lifestyle modifications for prevention.
This document summarizes information from the Perry School of Nursing at Texas Tech, including the various degree programs offered: Traditional BSN, Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN, RN-BSN/MSN, and MSN with concentrations in Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. It also outlines a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The document then discusses information overload in the 21st century and the importance of obtaining knowledge to make informed health decisions. Finally, it provides tips for developing skills as a healthy consumer, including recommended online resources.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Statistics
• 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder
• The rate of development of new cases of eating
disorders has been increasing since 1950 (Hudson et
al., 2007; Streigel-Moore & Franko, 2003; Wade et al.,
2011).
• There has been a rise in incidence of anorexia in
young women 15-19 in each decade since 1930
(Hoek& van Hoeken, 2003).
• The incidence of bulimia in 10-39 year old women
TRIPLED between 1988 and 1993 (Hoek& van
Hoeken, 2003).
Risk factors for Eating Disorders
• they often occur with one or more other psychiatric
disorders, which can complicate treatment and
make recovery more difficult.
• Among those who suffer from eating disorders:
– Alcohol and other substance abuse disorders are 4 times
more common than in the general populations (Harrop
& Marlatt, 2010).
– Depression and other mood disorders co-occur quite
frequently (Mangweth et al., 2003; McElroy, Kotwal, &
Keck, 2006).
– There is a markedly elevated risk for obsessive-
compulsive disorder (Altman & Shankman, 2009).
Biological risk factors
• Scientists are still researching possible
biochemical or biological causes of eating
disorders. Current research indicates that there
are significant genetic contributions to eating
disorders. (NEDA, 2017)
– In some individuals with eating disorders, certain
chemicals in the brain that control hunger,
appetite, and digestion have been found to be
unbalanced. The exact meaning and implications of
these imbalances remain under investigation.
– Eating disorders often run in families.
Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• Anorexia nervosa is a mental health disorder
characterized by distorted body image and
excessive dieting that leads to severe weight
loss with a pathological fear of becoming fat.
– Females- more likely to focus on weight loss
– Males- more likely to focus on muscle mass
• Diagnostic criteria
– restriction of calorie intake resulting in a below normal body
weight level for age and height
Diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• There are Two subtypes of AN:
1. Restricting type: a reduction in total food intake without binge-
eating or purging behavior
2. Binging eating/purging type: regularly engaging in self-induced
vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas
3. Can also be characterized by a combination of the 2:
• An individual with anorexia has an appetite; he/she just tries to control it.
It is very difficult when a person is starving not to want to eat. What
happens to many individuals is that they lose control
• Other characteristics
– significant disturbance in the perception of the shape or size of his or
her body
– exercising compulsively
– developing unusual habits such as refusing to eat in front of others
Diagnosing Bulimia Nervosa
(APA, 2013)
• A serious, potentially life-threatening mental
health disorder characterized by:
1. frequent episodes of binge eat ...
Purification & Rejuvenation Public LectureDrConley
The document discusses various aspects of health and wellness. It notes that true health involves all organs functioning at 100% capacity. It discusses the importance of diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors in managing risks for diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. The document promotes a whole-foods based diet and lifestyle program focused on weight management and overall health and wellness.
This training covers common chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, asthma, COPD and more. It discusses the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of each disease. It emphasizes that while chronic diseases are serious, many are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, and avoiding tobacco. The role of PCAs is to understand these diseases, assist patients compassionately, and ensure patients adhere to treatment plans.
This document discusses how Shaklee celebrates women's health and optimizes health throughout their life stages. It covers three main life stages for women: ages 20s to late 30s which is a time of choices balancing career and family; late 30s to late 40s, a time of hormonal change during perimenopause; and late 40s to 50+, a time for living well and managing chronic disease. For each stage, it provides health recommendations and highlights how Shaklee products can support women's nutritional and supplemental needs.
PERCEPTIONS Vs REALITY:WOMEN AND HEART DISEASEHarilal Nambiar
This document discusses perceptions and realities about women and heart disease. It notes that heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet they are less likely to be correctly diagnosed due to perceptions that heart disease primarily affects men and that women experience different symptoms than men. The document summarizes several risk factors for heart disease in women such as high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history. It provides statistics on the prevalence of these conditions in women and how they can be managed through lifestyle changes and medical treatment to reduce heart disease risk.
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This document discusses key concepts in healthcare law and ethics. It covers basics of healthcare law including different types of laws, how laws are created and interpreted, and civil vs criminal law. It also discusses the relationship between healthcare providers and consumers, important consumer laws like HIPAA and EMTALA, informed consent, patient bills of rights, ethical standards and considerations, and issues at the intersection of ethics and public health.
Managed Care and IT Impact on Health Care DavidOsunde
Managed care aims to control healthcare costs by establishing relationships between managed care organizations (MCOs), providers, and patients. MCOs use various models like HMOs, PPOs, and IPAs. They employ cost control measures such as restricting provider choice, gatekeeping, and utilization review. While MCOs focus on costs, physicians are concerned this limits care quality. Health information technology (HIT) and electronic health records (EHRs) aim to manage health data, but issues include implementation costs, data standards, and ensuring privacy within legal and ethical guidelines. Telehealth expands access through technologies like telemedicine and online health information.
This document discusses women in the workforce in the United States from 1900 to present. It notes that while women now make up over half the workforce, they continue to face inequities such as earning less than men for the same work and encountering glass ceilings. Specific groups like women with disabilities or older women face additional barriers. The document examines historical factors, differences in unemployment and education rates by gender, common occupations, and issues such as childcare, unequal pay, and balancing work and family responsibilities.
This document discusses tailoring and targeting in public health communication. It defines tailoring as creating individualized health messages based on a person's characteristics in order to make the information more relevant and impactful. Targeting aims to reach a specific group or segment of people. The document provides examples of tailoring strategies like personalization, feedback, and content matching to achieve goals like increasing health knowledge or influencing behavioral determinants. Personalization strategies like identifying the recipient by name or claiming the message is customized for them aim to boost attention and motivation to process the information. Tailoring and targeting public health messages can help improve their effectiveness.
Managed Care and IT Impact on Health Care DavidOsunde
Managed care aims to control healthcare costs by establishing relationships between managed care organizations (MCOs), providers, and patients. MCOs use various models like HMOs, PPOs, and IPAs. They employ cost control measures such as restricting provider choice, utilizing gatekeepers, and conducting utilization reviews. While MCOs focus on costs, physicians are concerned this limits care quality. Health information technology (HIT) and electronic health records (EHRs) aim to manage health data, but issues include implementation costs and ensuring privacy and data sharing complies with regulations. Telehealth expands access through technologies like telemedicine and online health information.
This document provides an overview of mental health and mental illness. It defines mental health as how people think, feel and act to cope with life. Good mental health allows people to be productive, have relationships and adapt to change. The document discusses that mental health and physical health are connected, and that mental illness is common but does not mean someone is crazy. It then covers various factors that can affect mental health like biology, social factors, stress and trauma. The rest of the document summarizes different types of mental illnesses like mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and more, and discusses treatment options. It ends by providing some healthy ways to cope with stress.
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This document discusses cardiovascular disease and cancer, the leading causes of death in the United States. It covers statistics on cardiovascular disease, types of heart disease and stroke, risk factors, and ways to reduce risk. It also discusses cancer statistics, common cancers in women like breast and lung cancer, risk factors, screening recommendations, and treatments. The key message is that lifestyle habits and screening can help reduce risks of these leading killers.
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This document discusses inpatient and outpatient healthcare services as well as long-term care services. Inpatient services involve an overnight hospital stay, while outpatient services do not require hospitalization. Long-term care services provide assistance with daily living for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities and include home care, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Payment for long-term care is often out-of-pocket initially and then through Medicaid once personal funds are depleted.
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This document discusses the role of government in US health care. It evaluates the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and analyzes the collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. It also describes five US government organizations and their roles in health care, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state health departments, and local health departments.
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This document provides an overview of the US healthcare system and key statistics. It discusses the history and development of healthcare delivery, including milestones in medicine, hospitals, public health and health insurance. It also outlines stakeholders in the current system like employers, insurers, and government. Statistics like life expectancy, infant mortality, GDP spent on healthcare are presented, showing the US lags peers on some health indicators. Tobacco rates are lower in the US while obesity rates are higher versus other OECD nations.
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2. Chronic Diseases: What Are They,
and Why Are They Important?
• Diseases that persist for a long time
• Rarely cured completely
• Chronic diseases (including heart disease
and cancer) cause more than half of deaths
around the world.
• Almost all women will be affected by at least
one chronic disease.
3. Chronic Diseases Are Common, and
They Also Affect Women More Than Men
• Chronic diseases are responsible for 70% of
deaths in the U.S. (men and women).
• Women have greater rates of arthritis,
autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and:
– Osteoporosis (4x more common)
– Lupus (9x more common)
– Hypothyroidism (50x more common)
– Fibromyalgia (7x more common)
• Women are also more likely to be caretakers for
other people with chronic diseases.
4. Racial/Ethnic and
Socioeconomic Dimensions
• White and Asian women have osteoporosis more
often than African American women.
• African American women are more likely than White
women to die following a hip fracture.
• American Indians and Alaska Natives have the
highest prevalence rates of diabetes.
• Blacks and Whites have somewhat equal rates of
arthritis, but Blacks have a higher rate of activity
limitations due to arthritis and a higher prevalence
of severe pain.
6. Diabetes Mellitus
30 million cases of diabetes in the U.S., equally
common in men and women
Types of diabetes:
• Type 1: Usually appears during childhood; occurs
when the body can’t produce insulin
• Type 2: The most common form of diabetes develops
during adulthood and when the body becomes
insensitive to insulin
• Gestational diabetes: Develops in 2 to 5% of
pregnant women; a sometimes-temporary form of
insulin resistance similar to type 2
7. Risk Factors for Diabetes
• Having a first-degree relative with diabetes
• Being overweight
• Not getting regular exercise
• Unhealthful diet
• Having hypertension, abnormal high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) or triglyceride levels
• Racial groups: African Americans, Hispanics,
American Indians/Alaska Natives
8. Diabetes in the U.S. by Race
and Ethnicity
Figure 11.1 Percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 years or older with
diagnosed diabetes, by racial and ethnic group, 2013–2015.
Data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018). Diabetes Report Card 2017. Atlanta, GA: CDC, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/library/diabetesreportcard2014.pdf
9. Symptoms of Diabetes
Type 1
• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Weight loss
• Extreme fatigue
• Blurred vision
Type 2
• Any type 1 symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Cuts/bruises that are
hard to heal
10. Complications of Diabetes
• Poorly managed, diabetes
can damage many organs in
the body, reduce quality of
life, and cause early death.
• Managed well (healthful diet
with balanced amounts of
carbohydrate, blood sugar
monitored regularly, and
regular exercise), people
with diabetes can live long,
healthy lives.
11. Diagnosis of Diabetes
• Routine tests
– Fasting plasma glucose test/oral glucose
tolerance test
– Normal blood sugar level = 70–110 mg/dL; level
above 126 mg/dL on at least two occasions
• Treatment and prevention of diabetes
– Daily insulin injections
– Diet control
– Physical activity
– Home blood glucose testing several times a day
13. Osteoporosis (2 of 2)
Osteoporosis in the vertebra can cause women
to lose height and a curving of the spine.
14. Nonmodifiable Risk Factors
for Osteoporosis
• Being female
• Increased age/postmenopausal
• Small frame and thin-boned
• White or Asian ethnicity
• Family history of osteoporosis or fractures
15. Modifiable Risk Factors
for Osteoporosis
• Diet low in calcium and vitamin D
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Cigarette smoking
• Estrogen deficiency
• Low weight and body mass index
• Certain medications
– Glucocorticoids, anticonvulsants
• Amenorrhea
• Anorexia nervosa or bulimia
16. Screening and Diagnosis
for Osteoporosis
Women who should be tested:
• All postmenopausal women younger than age 65 who
have one or more additional risk factors for osteoporosis
besides menopause
• All women age 65 and older
• Women 50 and older with fractures
• Women with a condition or taking a medication
associated with low bone mass or bone loss
• Women who are considering therapy for osteoporosis or
who want to monitor the effectiveness of certain
osteoporosis treatments
17. Treatment and Prevention
of Osteoporosis
• Adequate supply of calcium (ideally from food)
• Vitamin D
• Participate in weight-bearing and muscle-
strengthening exercises
• Estrogen replacement therapy
• Drugs: alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate
(Actonel), raloxifene (Evista), teriparatide (Forteo),
nasal calcitonin spray
• Fall-prevention strategies
18. Arthritis (1 of 2)
• Arthritis—inflammation of the joints—affects
an estimated 50 million Americans (1 in 5
adults).
– Osteoarthritis: degenerative joint disease
– Rheumatoid: chronic inflammatory disease
– Gout: excess uric acid in the body
19. Arthritis (2 of 2)
Arthritis affects at least 1 in 6 adults in every state.
Figure 11.4 Age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis among women and men, 2015.
Reproduced from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Geographic variations in arthritis prevalence, health-related characteristics, and
management—United States, 2015. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 67(4);1–28. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/ss/ss6704a1.htm
20. Healthy Joint versus Osteoarthritic
Joint versus Rheumatoid Arthritis
Figure 11-3: Left to right: healthy joint, joint affected by osteoarthritis, and
joint affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
23. Prevention and Treatment
of Arthritis
• Maintaining weight through diet and exercise
• Avoiding contact sports and repetitive joint motion
• Preventing Lyme disease (vaccine, insect repellent)
• Treatment may consist of
drugs (NSAIDs, topical
pain relievers,
corticosteroids,
immunosuppressants) or
surgery. Infected deer ticks can transmit bacteria by biting
humans, causing Lyme disease, which has many
possible adverse outcomes, including arthritis.
Courtesy of Jim Gathany/CDC
24. Fibromyalgia
• Disease characterized by constant, widespread
pain
• Still poorly understood
• Treatment focuses on improving quality of life
and reducing symptoms (regular exercise,
therapy to cope with pain and adjust,
antidepressants).
• Most likely to appear in women and during
middle age
25. Autoimmune Diseases (1 of 2)
• Diseases in which the body’s immune system
turns inward rather than outward
• More than 80 different illnesses, usually
occurring among women
• Fourth largest cause of disability among
women in the United States
26. Autoimmune Diseases (2 of 2)
Lupus: a poorly understood disease
• Immune system forms antibodies that target
healthy tissues and organs.
• Primarily a disease of young women of childbearing
age (affects women 10 to 15 times more often than
men), more likely to affect African American women
• Symptoms can go away and then return.
• Types:
– Discoid (cutaneous) lupus
– Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
– Drug-induced lupus
28. Lupus (2 of 3)
Diagnosis of lupus
• Take note of symptoms
– Skin rash, joint pain, chest pain, seizures,
photosensitivity, review of history of medications
• Complete blood count
• Antinuclear antibody test (ANA)
• Urinalysis
29. Lupus (3 of 3)
Treatment and prevention of lupus
• Avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen
• Exercise
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Corticosteroids
• Antimalarial agents
• Immunosuppressant drugs
30. Thyroid Disease
Thyroiditis: inflammation of the thyroid, the gland
controlling the body’s metabolism
Two forms
• Hypothyroidism:
underactive thyroid—
body burns energy too
quickly
• Hyperthyroidism:
overactive thyroid—
body burns energy too
slowly
Figure 11.6 Thyroiditis.
31. Risk Factors for Thyroid
Disease
• Age and gender (women older than age 20)
• Family history of a family member with thyroid
disease
• Previous thyroid concerns or conditions
32. Symptoms of Hashimoto’s
Disease and Graves’ Disease
Hashimoto’s Disease (Hypo) Graves’ Disease (Hyper)
• Weight gain • Weight loss
• Fatigue and listlessness • Increased energy expenditure
• Difficulty concentrating • Nervousness and irritability
• Dry skin • Sweating more than normal
• Sensitivity to cold • Heat intolerance
• Constipation • Diarrhea
• Goiter • Bulging of the eyes
33. Diagnosing and Treating
Thyroid Disease
Diagnosis of thyroid disease
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test
• Blood tests measuring levels of thyroxine (T4)
can confirm presence of disease.
Treatment and prevention of thyroid disease
• Annual checkups
• Thyroxine for Hashimoto’s disease
• Antithyroid drugs for Graves’ disease
35. Alzheimer’s Disease (2 of 4)
Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
• Age
• Female gender (related to women living
longer?)
• Genetic background
– Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD)
• Other possible factors
– Lifestyle
– Severe or repeated head injuries
– Lower education levels
– Environmental agents
36. Alzheimer’s Disease (3 of 4)
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
• Memory loss
• Decline in ability to perform simple tasks
• Less clear thinking and forgetfulness
• Affected language and reasoning skills
• Lack of ability to make judgments
• Personality changes
• Emotional outbursts
• Wandering and agitation
37. Alzheimer’s Disease (4 of 4)
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
• Medical and family history; complete physical
exam; various laboratory tests; brain scans;
tests for measuring memory, language skills,
and other brain activities
Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
• Controlling symptoms and delaying memory
loss with drugs
• Maintaining a calm, safe, structured
environment
38. Discussion: Informed Decision Making
• Prevention, when possible
• If prevention is not possible, find the disease
early, and manage it to reduce symptoms and
promote healthier living.
• Examples?
• Does anyone know anyone living with a chronic
condition? What strategies do they use?