PSYC 3480 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Human Papillomavirus Infection, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Cervical Cancer
11 Apr 2019
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Bias + gender stereotypes: health care providers treat w different > neglected in medicine + research (assume w identical to m: w are powerless in physician patient communication patterns, w are inadequate or irresponsible in medical care. Life expectancy: consistent gender gap > w live longer = 83 vs. 79) > biological + social + environmental factors: m = high-risk activities + second x chromosomes vs. w = visit health care provider more often. Health issue in developing counties: biases + scare resources + inadequate health care = high chance of dying during preg + childbirth. Cvd = heart attack + blood vessel disorders (clots) = 2nd cause of death in canada > bypass surgery. Breast cancer = 22,000 diagnosed annually > 4,000 die: mammograms (x-ray) are most effective + regular, systematic breast self-examination. Reproductive system cancer = ovaries + cervical (developing countries) + hysterectomies (too much medical care: gynecologist recommend all w pap smears after age of 18.
