PSYC 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Prostate Cancer Screening, Breast Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer
8 May 2017
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Psyc 2301 chapter 4: preventative & health promoting behaviour. *all content belongs to tarry ahuja & where cited in lecture slides* Unintentional injuries represent 1 of major preventable deaths. Can include: home & workplace injuries, motorcycle & automobile injuries largest contributor, seat belts, reduce speeds, child restraints. Adolescents = vulnerable to being injured while playing sports (*graph in lecture slide*) 2003: 13 906 canadians died as result of injuries (phac) International comparison of injury deaths (mortality rates) in 11 developed countries (1998): canada had 5th lowest death rate for all injuries, 7th lowest rate for suicide. Economic burden of unintentional estimated to be greatest than . 7 billion/yr in canada (1998) Breast cancer screening: self-exam (still applicable?, clinical breast exam (cbe) barriers, mammogram. Sun tanning: increased uv radiation, ineffective use of sunscreen, changing health behaviours adolescents. Exercise & health behaviours: *table in lecture slide* Includes aerobic (biking, swimming) & not isokinetic (weightlifting) exercise.
