Intro to Aging and Older pt. Flashcards
1
Q
what is the primary factor that influences aging
A
health and wellbeing
2
Q
how much have obesity rates among older adults increased
A
40%
3
Q
the mc health condition is older age
A
non communicable diseases
-older ppl in low and middle income countries carry a greater disease burthen then ditch
4
Q
What is ageism
A
Strerotypical construction of old age
- least understood form of discriminatory prejudice
- leads to elder abuse
5
Q
back pain in older vs younger people
A
three x more likely to have high intensity back pain
