HSS 326 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Population Ageing, Modernization Theory, Modern Healthcare
20 Jun 2018
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Hannah Cheyney
Take Home Quiz 1 & 2 Study Guide
February 12, 2018
CHAPTER 1 QUIZ
1. Some historical/cultural factors that have influenced the baby boom generation are
genetics (aka one’s hardiness), the environment, amount of social integration, and
lifestyle. For example, the Okinawa lifestyle consists of optimism, adaptability, deep
spirituality, lots of social integration and physical activity.
2. –Life Expectancy: the avg length of time one could expect to live if one were born in a
certain year & if death rates remained constant
-Life Span: length of years a given species could expect to live if there were no
environmental hazards
-Longevity: long length of life
-Active Life Expectancy: varies by gender, race, social class
3. The older population in the United States has more females than males, more whites
than people of color (although there are exceptions). For example, there are
proportionally more Latino men to women over age 65 than the white population (even
though Latina women live longer and outnumber men).
4. The most obvious characteristic that distinguishes from the oldest-old to the young-old
are if they are below or above 85. The oldest old have the lowest personal income out
of everyone in the population, have a larger proportion living near/below poverty, and
are represented in hospitals/long term settings.
5. Factors that may explain the hardiness of people 100+ are if they are healthy, their
genetics, mentally alert, can perform most daily activities, are staying engaged in their
communities, and are free of major disability.
6. Steps that can be taken to avoid chronic illness in later years are getting good healthcare
during youth/middle years, staying active, eating healthy, and staying integrated with
other people.
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Document Summary
Chapter 1 quiz: some historical/cultural factors that have influenced the baby boom generation are genetics (aka one"s hardiness), the environment, amount of social integration, and lifestyle. Life span: length of years a given species could expect to live if there were no environmental hazards. Active life expectancy: varies by gender, race, social class: the older population in the united states has more females than males, more whites than people of color (although there are exceptions). Having older people attracts other older people (because of the community as well as the fact they know it"s a place that is good for elders has good benefits, etc. Chapter 2 quiz: population aging is a global phenomenon which is happening in most counties around the world. There are a multitude of factors which contribute to it, some bigger than others: two main factors which contribute to population aging are modern healthcare and the economy changing (with people having less kids).
