The Prime of Life: Ages 25 - 64 years

Author: Jenkins, C. David

Source: Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change, Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change , pp. 109-128(20)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

Better Health: A Handbook of Behavior Change is a one-of-a-kind manual for communities to reduce disease, disability, and premature death throughout the life cycle. This chapter of the book discusses the growing importance of adult health, major causes of disability and death in these ages (with emphasis in cardiovascular diseases and tuberculosis) and special issues for women and men. Topics for screening by interview are presented: tobacco uses, eating habits, exercise, alcohol, drugs, sexual practices, health problems in family members and, home safety, among others. Advices for clinical and laboratory screens and prophylaxes also presented: blood pressure, pap smears, oral health, digestive cancers, among others.

Keywords: Health Promotion; Disease Prevention; Causes of death; Risk factors; Mortality; Education; Health Education; Alcohol; Tobacco; Sexual behavior; Drugs; Nutrition; Exercise; Psychological factors; Clinical screens