HLTHAGE 1AA3 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide -
20 Nov 2018
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Intro to health studies: culture, health and health care. Health and aging 1aa3: health and illness have many social, cultural, political and economic dimensions that extend well beyond a bio- medical perspective there are issues and concerns that surround the way health is understood. Methods used in health studies: quantitative: (statistics - number crunching) *lifestyle is one of the biggest factors to determining our health. Centres for disease control (designated causes of death: heart disease, cancer, cerebovascular disease, unintentional injuries, diabetes, flu/ph, alt, kidney disease. actual causes of death: smoking, diet & physical activity. Jan 11: alcohol consumption, microbial elements, toxic agents, motor vehicle accidents, firearms (accidents, risky sexual behaviour, illicit drug use. Important to have both sides to understand health & wellness. Better health: personal practices of exercise, good nutrition, lots of water. *we brought in a lot of other factors other than the medical issue that waivered our decision.
