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This document explores life expectancy and healthspan in different contexts, particularly in Canada. It examines factors influencing life expectancy, such as age, sex, and socioeconomic status, through charts and numerical data.

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Life Expectancy, Healthspan and Behavior Change Life Expectancy The current life expectancy for Canada in 2024 is 83.11 years, a 0.18% increase from 2023. increase in life expectancy -.E...

Life Expectancy, Healthspan and Behavior Change Life Expectancy The current life expectancy for Canada in 2024 is 83.11 years, a 0.18% increase from 2023. increase in life expectancy -.E L due to : I dropped ↳ technology , Understanding Life Expectancy L E. Life expectancy↓is how many more years to are expected to live if you are the ‘average” person in Canada at a certain age… - - emahav likely If your to die) 20 , your life expectancy could be got so you live until 80t /your current age + life expectancy Understanding Life Expectancy Life expectancy is how many more years to are expected to live if you are the ‘average” person in Canada at a certain age… Currently, 5 out of 10 Canadians aged 20 are expected to reach age 90, but only 1 out of 10 is expected to live to 100 years of age… 150 % of living to 90 y (o) Probability of dying- by Age and Sex males are likely to dieun than females (percent is still low) - more / becomes more equal around 90 y10) Life Expectancy by Sex are working women but well rskstressful jobsacts this since as narrowin makeup biological In ↓ the ~ 1950s-2000s big gap between men and women ↳ maybe lifestyle , jobs but it is still a /women are working in more high-risk, stresful ↳ difference narrowing jobs) ↳ autological makeup, Life Expectancy by Income Status Wealthy people tend to live longer in Canada- Why do you think? - eat healthier , can afford treatments , have more time to exercise (don't about to have to worry working for food) pay Life Expectancy by Country of average wealthier nations f # have higher (betteriet Life Expectancy by Country and societal - depends on genetic differences cause for dying Canada - top in Is cancer It % of people are diagnosed and 40 % Of cancer can be prevented) A (cancer) Leading topmember [ Causes of I stroke) Death (all ages combined) - risk of death is age dependent for our age group leading cause - Is accidents and suicide Causes of Death by Age Group Lifespan vs. Health Span Lifespan: the duration of existence of an individual. Dr Riddell lived until he was 85 years… (now many years you can live until you live) Health Span: the maintenance of full function as nearly as possible to the end of life. Show well you will live when you are Dr Riddell was in good health until about the age of 76, allve) when he had a stroke, he did not fully recover from and then showed signs of Alzheimer’s disease… - not at our optimal healthCalways something affecting It) ) ↳ important to prioritize both mental and physical health ↑ revew Health Status and Age Relationship Only ~50% of Canadians age 65 years or older report having very good or excellent health Only 45-55% of Canadians age 18-34 years report having very good or excellent mental health - healthspan is decreasing even though lifespan is increasing ↳ mental health is getting worse atall ages (need to invest to improve this) Health-Span vs. Lifespan means higher cost in Canada (thoughthey arealea poorer health span - 4) financial burden be palliative care is expensive Health Often Declines with Aging and Care Needs Typically Increase Palliative care is for people with a life-limiting illness is typically provided in a specialized unit in a hospital or rehabilitation centre. 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Characteristics: Not intending to change Awareness may be incomplete May be demoralized Pros for not changing outweigh the cons Intervention Goals: Increase awareness of importance Increase pros for physical activity Help them think & talk about their habits Focus: ‘Why’ Stages and Processes of Change: 2) Contemplation - Considering a change. Characteristics: Intending to change in next 6 months May be ambivalent More open to consciousness-raising Self-confidence low Intervention Goals: Increase intention to action by: - addressing ambivalence - highlighting the benefits specific to them - building self-efficacy Focus: Abilities…You can do it! Stages and Processes of Change: 3) Preparation - Making small changes or ready to change in the near future. Characteristics: Intending to take action in next 30 days May be modifying their behaviour May have tried in the past year Intervention Goals: Make a plan Set a target date Focus on the pros Get helpful resources Focus: Establish a commitment Stages and Processes of Change: 4) Action - Actively engaging in a new behaviour Characteristics: Has changed behaviour in past 6 months Risk for relapse is high Need support as this is a challenging time mentally Intervention Goals: Support to prevent relapse Teach them to deal with potential lapses Promote social support Focus: Reward Stages and Processes of Change: 5) Maintenance - Sticking with the behaviour change Characteristics: Confidence is high Lasts for 6 months or longer Learned strategies to deal with lapses Not much support for their behaviour Intervention Goals: Support person to maintain Prepare them for relapses Refine and add variety to program Focus: Reward

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