CH13 Flashcards

(6 cards)

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describe primary aging

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are-related changes that have a physiological basis and are universal and inevitable (ex grey hair and rinkles)

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what is secondary aging?

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are related changes that are due to social and environmental influences, poor health habits or diease ex) diabetese

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3
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tertiary aging?

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rapid decline/changing in function shortly before death

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4
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what can the factors associated with secondary ages be viewed in relation to?

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an individual with respect to the population–> looks at health indicators that influence pop as a whole

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5
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what is DALY?

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disability-adjusted life years

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what is HALE?

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health-adjusted life expectancy: measure of pop health

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