Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Human Resources Development Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, Health Professional

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Proportion of canadian seniors (65+: 1/20 in 1921 1/8 in 2001 (life span is changing because of life style and health care) By 2026, 1/5 canadians will have reached age 65. Population aging is a complex issue: well-being of older canadians, broader areas affecting the total population (e. g. , health, labour markets, public finances) Increase in life expectancy: life expectancy: average length of time a person is expected to live. In 1997 life expectancy at birth was 75. 8 yrs for men & 81. 4 yrs for women. Social factors i. e. support systems increases life expectancy as you have people to help you through your problems and issues, religious adherence. Lifestyle factors i. e. dietary habits and physical fitness. Women: protective effects of estrogen, lower rates of stress-related illness, cope by seeking social support. Men: higher rates of risky behaviours, more likely to die from crashes, unintentional injuries, suicide- have a higher rate of suicide than women, aids, and early myocardial infarction.

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