PSYC 3600 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Rectal Examination, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Colorectal Cancer
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In grade 1, kids would learn about correct body terms. In grade 3, kids describe visible and invisible differences. In grade 5, kids learn about sexting and online harassment. In grade 6, kids learn about factors that impact self-development. In grade 7, kids learn about stis and consent. In grade 8, kids learn about gender identities and sex. 1 person gets in a car accident every 30 minutes. 7 million people die from car accidents every year. Drivers using phones are 4 times more likely to get in a car accident. 1 in 9 women get breast cancer. Women avoid screening because of fear, embarrassment, lack of knowledge or need. Women between 50 and 69 should get checked every 2 years. 1 in 8 men get prostate cancer. Men over 50 should get checked every year. There are 2 types of tests: digital rectal exam (dre) and prostate specific antigen test (psa)
