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What are the dimensions of wellness?
Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Financial, Interpersonal, Occupational, Cultural
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
What was the life expectancy in the early 1900s?
47 years
What were the leading causes of death in Canada in 2020?
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The first leading cause of death in Canada in 2020 was ______.
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Which lifestyle factor is associated with reducing coronary artery disease?
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Obesity is correlated with a longer life span.
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Understand dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, and environmental aspects.
- Identify current health challenges in Canada, such as chronic diseases and mental health issues.
- Recognition of how factors like gender, ethnicity, income, and environment impact individual health.
- Importance of personal choices and behavioral changes in enhancing overall wellness.
- Critical evaluation of health information from various sources.
- Steps to create a behavior management plan for health-related changes.
Wellness: The New Health Goal
- Wellness represents a holistic approach to health, focusing on overall quality of life rather than simply the absence of disease.
Social Determinants of Health
- Key categories influencing health:
- Income and distribution
- Education levels
- Employment conditions and job security
- Access to health services
- Social support networks
- Early childhood development
Dimensions of Wellness
- Comprehensive aspects encompassing:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Environmental
- Intellectual
- Financial
- Interpersonal
- Occupational
- Cultural
Life Expectancy Insights
- Genetics account for roughly 25% of life span variability.
- Lifestyle choices, such as avoiding smoking, significantly reduce risks of chronic conditions.
- Higher education and effective stress management correlate with increased longevity.
- Lifestyle factors such as obesity and diabetes are linked to shorter life spans.
Historical Context of Health
- In the early 1900s, infant mortality was high with one in ten babies not surviving past their first year.
- Average life expectancy was only 47 years, heavily affected by infectious diseases.
- Key health issues included pneumonia and poor sanitation, reflecting environmental hazards.
Leading Causes of Death in Canada (2020)
- Total deaths recorded: 307,205.
- Cancer was the leading cause, accounting for 26.4% (80,973 deaths).
- Heart disease followed at 17.5% (53,704 deaths).
- Other significant causes:
- COVID-19 (5.3%, 16,151 deaths)
- Unintentional injuries (5.0%, 15,508 deaths)
- Stroke (4.5%, 13,695 deaths)
- Chronic respiratory diseases (3.6%, 11,722 deaths)
- Diabetes (2.5%, 7,566 deaths)
- Influenza and pneumonia (1.9%, 5,931 deaths)
- Alzheimer’s disease (1.9%, 5,743 deaths)
- Chronic liver disease (1.6%, 4,173 deaths)
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Description
Explore the critical dimensions of wellness and the major health issues facing Canada today in this informative quiz. Assess how factors like gender, ethnicity, and environment influence personal health, while understanding the role of decision-making in achieving wellness.
