PUB HLT 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Fecal Incontinence, Tubal Ligation, Prolapse
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More concurrency: more than one partner in overlapping time period (>"er cumulative risk) Gc and chlamydia rates are highest among 15-24 year olds. 19 million new cases (incidence) per year; 50% in this age group. Aa men age 20-24: 4x >er than latino peers; 8x >er than white peers. Sm women have increased risk of depression, perceived stress, and victimization. Sm men have increased risk of elevated levels of cardiovascular biomarkers and hypertension. Iom call for more research to better understand risk factors for and develop prevention and treatment for adverse health outcomes. Most common gyn tumor in women of reproductive age of myometrium. Third nih international conference advances in uterine leiomyoma research. Risk fx: age, african ancestry, nulliparity, obesity. Significant cause of morbidity: uterine bleeding, bladder dysfunction, pelvic pain, infertility, miscarriage, adverse pregnancy outcome. Aa women present earlier: mean age dx 31 vs 37.
