HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Universal Design, Osteoporosis, Mammography
12 Apr 2017
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The average lifespan of canadians has increased by more than 30 years since the early 1900"s. 25 of those years can be attributed to advances in public health, such as: Universal policies for healthcare, social services, income maintenance. Decline in cvd deaths (prevention, diagnosis/ management of hypertension) From 1981 to 2011, life expectancy increased 6. 2 year. Individual choices and health behaviours __ diet, smoking, physical activity, etc. __ are the reason that some people are healthier than others. Personal choices about eating, drinking, smoking and being active are crucial to health; but personal choices are influenced by circumstances, environments, policies, etc. Accessibility of fresh, affordable foods vs. cheap fast food. Clean, friendly neighbourhoods vs. noisy unsafe localities. Health depends mostly on access to health services and treatments. Wait times, doctor and nurse shortages, hospital bed shortages, are the reason for poor health.
