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Young Adults (20-40)
Period of psychosocial development (cognitive, moral, & spiritual)
- goal: establish sense of self, close friendship/self, start fam, increased responsibilities,
personal discovery
Injury and Violence
#1 cause of death for ages 1-44
Health Promotion for Young Adults (20-40)
- routine screenings/checkups
- sun protection
- seatbelts
- healthy relationships
Middle-Aged Adults (40-65)
Years of stability and consolidation
- "sandwich" generation
- may have more time for leisure and companionship, can develop expanded interests
with their freedom and independence
- physical changes start occurring after age 40
Health Issues
, Middle-aged Adults (40-65)
- injuries
- cancer
- CVD
- metabolic syndrome
- mental health
Health Promotion for Middle-Aged Adults (40-65)
- routine screenings/checkups
- check blood sugars
- quit smoking
Older Adults (65+)
- age of retirement
- roles change
- loss of loved ones
- fixed income
- physical change and health problems
Minority Elders
Number of ____________________ is increasing, with elder Hispanics being the fastest
growing subpopulation
80
Life Expectancy for Females
75
Life Expectancy for Males