Adolescent, Adult, and Older Adult Health Overview

A collection of flashcards covering significant vocabulary and concepts related to adolescent, adult, and older adult health, based on the lecture notes.

Adolescents

Individuals aged 10-19 years.

Young Adults

Individuals aged 20-24 years.

Leading causes of death for adolescents (15-24 years)

Unintentional injuries, cancer, and suicide.

Health behaviors among high school students

Include seatbelt use, helmet use, and avoidance of violence.

Health behaviors among college students

Include alcohol-related behaviors, violence, and sexual assault.

Older Adults

Individuals aged 65 years and older.

Ageism

Discrimination based on age.

Chronic conditions affecting older adults

Include arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes.

Protective health behaviors

Vaccinations and screenings recommended for older adults.

Health profile of adults (25-64 years)

Characterized by morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases.

Factors impacting health in adolescents and young adults

Living arrangements, employment status, health care access.

Factors impacting health in older adults

Marital status, economic status, education level.

Community health strategies for adults

Focus on addressing risk-related behaviors in adult populations.