Adult Health and Medication Use
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What is a significant effect of medication on adult health?

  • Complete elimination of all diseases
  • Reduction of heart disease rates (correct)
  • No impact on psychological health
  • Increased risk of cancers

At what ages does drug use have notably significant effects on health?

  • 0 to 18 years
  • 25 to 65 years (correct)
  • 65 years and older
  • 18 to 25 years

How does the use of antidepressants compare among adults younger and older than 45?

  • It is equal among both age groups
  • More adults older than 45 take them daily
  • Very few adults in either age group take them
  • More adults younger than 45 take them daily (correct)

What is one reason why medication usage varies with age?

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Which of the following conditions is often treated with medication to improve health?

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What is the primary reason for reduced cancer deaths in adulthood?

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What percentage of adults aged 18 to 44 reportedly took no prescription drugs in the past month?

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How did U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor manage her diabetes effectively?

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Which psychotherapy techniques are mentioned as reducing the need for intense drug use?

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What factor is correlated with reduced deaths of despair?

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What is one known effect of caffeine consumption for most adults?

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Which of the following statements about marijuana is true?

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What is considered the single largest preventable cause of death according to the World Health Organization?

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How does the smoking rate among individuals below the poverty line compare to those above it?

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What negative effects are associated with tobacco use?

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Which factor could influence the likelihood of someone smoking?

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What BMI category is considered underweight?

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Which group is indicated to potentially require adjusted BMI cutoffs based on weight differences?

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What is one consequence of the stigma faced by obese adults?

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Which dietary pattern is associated with lower death rates and improved heart health?

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What aspect of obesity did studies find significant reductions in when following a Mediterranean diet?

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What strategy is suggested as potentially more effective than the Mediterranean diet for fat loss?

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What is a primary concern regarding over-the-counter drugs?

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What is one of the fasting methods involved in intermittent fasting?

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Which statement about muscle and BMI is true?

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Which of the following statements about opioid prescriptions is true?

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What is a consequence of doctors stopping opioid prescriptions?

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How does access to prescription drugs relate to opioid addiction?

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Which age group has the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the United States?

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What is an example of a nondrug pain relief method?

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What significant change in opioid-related deaths was observed in the United States in 2018?

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Which of the following options is a synthetic opioid mentioned?

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What is a major reason for the increasing rates of smoking in poorer nations?

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Which of the following statements about alcohol is accurate?

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How does age affect metabolism and weight gain in adults?

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What is considered a BMI classification for obesity?

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What health issue is primarily associated with excessive alcohol consumption?

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What demographic factors affect alcohol consumption patterns?

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Which factor contributes to the prevalence of obesity in adults?

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What protective factor against alcohol consumption is noted in some cultures?

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What was the primary finding regarding the weight loss of the different dieting groups in the study involving 140 overweight women?

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What effect does fasting have on blood pressure and metabolism?

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Which of the following best describes an important consideration before starting a diet?

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What is one downside mentioned regarding bariatric surgery?

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How did the participants in the two-day fasting group feel compared to other dieting groups?

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What reason is given for the challenges people face when trying to maintain a diet?

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What physiological response occurs during fasting to protect against starvation?

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What is a common condition that bariatric surgery helps to mitigate?

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Flashcards

Drug Use Impact

Drug use, whether prescribed or not, affects the whole person over time, not just an isolated aspect of development.

Medication Benefits

Medication, especially in midlife, has improved health for many, reducing heart disease and cancer rates.

Antidepressant Usage

One in eleven adults under 45 and one in five older adults take antidepressants daily.

Insulin for Diabetes

Insulin therapy allows people with diabetes to achieve high levels of health and well-being throughout their lives.

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Prescription Drug Use Trends

Prescription drug use varies with age, with younger adults less likely to take prescription drugs compared to older adults.

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Prescription vs. Non-prescription Drugs

Many adults take at least one prescription drug daily, while others choose not to.

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Age and Prescription Drug Use

The rate of prescription drug use is significantly different between younger adults (18-44) and older adults (45-64).

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Over-the-counter drugs

Medications that can be purchased without a prescription from a doctor, like vitamins, analgesics, and laxatives.

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Opioid Addiction

A condition where individuals become dependent on prescription pain medications like codeine, Oxycontin, or Vicodin, leading to potential withdrawal symptoms and even heroin or fentanyl use.

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Opioid Overdose

A serious condition where a person takes too much of an opioid medication, which can lead to slowed breathing, coma, and even death.

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Opioid Deaths in the US

The number of deaths related to opioid overdose has been increasing in the United States, particularly among individuals between 26 and 44 years old.

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Deaths of Despair

A category of deaths linked to conditions like suicide, drug overdose, alcoholism, and obesity, often observed in middle-aged adults in the US.

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Alternative Pain Relief

Methods for managing pain that don't involve opioid medications, such as marijuana or non-drug therapies.

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Marijuana for Pain Relief

Evidence suggests that marijuana can be used to alleviate pain, potentially reducing the need for opioid medications.

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Psychologist's Role in Pain Relief

Many psychologists advocate for non-drug methods to manage pain, emphasizing the importance of mental health in pain management.

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Psychoactive Drugs

Drugs that primarily affect emotions and mental states rather than physical functions.

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Marijuana's Legal Status

Marijuana is partially legal in many countries, including the U.S. and Canada, leading to increasing research on its effects.

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Caffeine's Effects

Caffeine can reduce depression, type 2 diabetes, and death risk for most drinkers. However, it can disrupt sleep and increase anxiety in some.

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Marijuana's Medical Uses

Proven medical benefits of marijuana include appetite improvement, nausea reduction in chemotherapy, and potential pain relief.

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Marijuana's Drawbacks

Regular marijuana use can lead to dependence, withdrawal symptoms such as depression and anxiety, aggression, and sleep disturbances.

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Tobacco as a Killer

The World Health Organization considers tobacco the leading preventable cause of death and disease, with potential for over one billion deaths by 2050.

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Smoking's Dose-Related Harm

The damage from cigarettes increases with every puff, day, and breath of smoke, increasing the risk of cancer, heart disease, strokes, and emphysema.

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Social Factors in Smoking

The social context and factors like gender, age, nationality, and income play a significant role in smoking rates.

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Smoking Trend: Wealth & Income

In poorer nations, smoking rates increase with income because cigarettes are too expensive for the lowest earners. Wealthier nations often see smoking rates plateau.

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Alcohol & Health: Moderate Consumption

Moderate alcohol consumption (up to 2 drinks daily) can be associated with longer lifespans compared to abstainers. However, excessive alcohol use is extremely harmful.

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Alcohol & Gender/Income

Low-income nations tend to have more abstainers and more abusers of alcohol compared to wealthier nations.

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Alcohol & Religion

Islam prohibits alcohol consumption, which significantly reduces alcohol-related problems in many Middle Eastern nations.

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Obesity Prevention

To avoid weight gain, adults need to eat less, increase vegetable intake, and be more physically active.

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Obesity & Age

Most adults eat as much as they want when food is abundant, leading to weight gain with age. Metabolism slows down, making it harder to maintain weight.

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Obesity in the US

US adults gain an average of 20 pounds between ages 25 and 60, a significant increase compared to previous generations.

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BMI & Obesity Categories

Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to classify obesity levels: 25+ is overweight, 30+ is obese, 40+ is severely obese.

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Intermittent Fasting

A dietary pattern involving alternating periods of eating and fasting, often done for weight loss and health benefits.

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Intermittent Fasting Benefits

Intermittent fasting may lower blood pressure, improve metabolism, reduce weight, and increase feelings of well-being.

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Intermittent Fasting vs. Traditional Dieting

Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, while traditional dieting focuses on restricting calorie intake throughout the day.

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Calorie Restriction Effects

Calorie restriction in various forms, including intermittent fasting, can lead to similar weight loss results.

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Bariatric Surgery

A surgical procedure that restructures the digestive system to aid in weight loss, often performed in extreme cases.

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Bariatric Surgery Risks

Bariatric surgery can have both positive and negative effects, with potential complications and increased rates of depression, suicide, and alcohol abuse in the long term.

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Mind-Body Connection

The health of the body directly influences the health of the mind, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being.

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Healthy Eating Choices

Making conscious decisions about food, avoiding unhealthy options and emphasizing nutritious choices, is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.

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BMI Cutoff

The point at which a person's BMI is considered overweight (25) or obese (30). This cutoff is based on White American adults. Because populations can have varied body compositions, this cutoff may not be accurate for everyone, and could vary based on ethnicity.

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Muscle vs. Fat

Muscle weighs more than fat, so someone with a higher BMI than 25 may be fit but not fat. This is because BMI doesn't differentiate between muscle and fat.

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Obesity's Impact

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of nearly every chronic disease, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

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Pandemic's Impact on Weight

The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weight gain in many people due to factors like reduced exercise, increased alcohol consumption, and elevated stress levels.

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Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss

This diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and whole-grain cereals, is linked to lower death rates, less diabetes, improved heart health, and a reduced risk of obesity.

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Central Fatness

Fat accumulated around the abdomen (belly fat) is considered more harmful than fat stored in other areas of the body.

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Stigma of Obesity

Obese individuals often face prejudice and discrimination, impacting their relationships, employment opportunities, and self-esteem. This can lead to negative health consequences.

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Study Notes

Health Hazards in Adults

  • Three key lifestyle habits impacting health are sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
  • Drug use and obesity are also significant health hazards, notably between ages 25 and 65.

Drug Use

  • Medications improve health, particularly in midlife, by reducing heart disease and cholesterol.
  • Cancer deaths are reduced through chemotherapy, often in combination with surgery and radiation.
  • Antidepressants, anxiety medications, and antipsychotics are commonly used.
  • Insulin management is crucial for diabetes, as illustrated by Sonia Sotomayor's case.
  • Many adults take prescription drugs daily.
  • Over-the-counter drugs are also commonly used (e.g., vitamins, analgesics, laxatives, antihistamines).
  • Misuse of readily available drugs is a concern, with wide variations in use between countries.

Opioids

  • Opioid use has become a significant health concern, leading to addiction and overdose risk.
  • Opioid prescriptions are associated with higher risks of addiction and death compared to other countries.
  • Lower socioeconomic status may contribute to higher opioid misuse due to limited access.

Deaths of Despair

  • Opioid overdoses, alcohol abuse, and obesity contribute to "deaths of despair" in middle-aged adults.
  • Opioid overdose rates were high at one point in the USA, but have decreased in recent years.

Drugs for the Mind

  • Many adults consume psychoactive drugs (affecting mood more than physical function).
  • Common examples are caffeinated beverages, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.

Obesity

  • Obesity prevalence increases with age (25-60).
  • Metabolism slows with age, and physical activity levels often decrease.
  • A higher BMI (Body Mass Index) is associated with various health risks including chronic diseases.
  • The Mediterranean diet is associated with longer lifespans, lower rates of chronic diseases and improved heart health.

Weight Loss Strategies

  • Intermittent fasting (various regimens), reducing daily/weekly calorie intake, and other dietary strategies may aid in weight loss.
  • Bariatric surgery can be effective for severe obesity, but carries its own risks.

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