PHRM 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Passive Smoking, Cirrhosis, Binge Drinking
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Most significant related to poor health outcome. Prevalence of lung cancer increased clear cause and relationship. Second hand smoke: no safe level of exposure. Harmful drinking patterns common in men & young people. Moderate intake potential health benefits in middle-aged men (j-shaped curve) Binge drinking: at a given episode, not average intake. Common health risk : liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, cancer, brain damage, osteoporosis. Pain most common reason patient see a family physician. Opioid crisis: overprescription has found its way to street use. Guideline does not distinguish different levels between 18-79y age group ( 150 min/wk in 10-min periods ) Gender differences (females: more reading, less computer use) Pa reduces risk (up to 50%) of many diseases; benefits increase with intensity. Can meet mvpa but still sit too much. Negative consequences can outweigh benefits of pa. Majority have acceptable macronutrient distribution (except fibre ) Lack of calories ( food penury ) food insecure (can"t access or afford adequate food)
