1. Emerging adulthood: If you are an emerging adult, explain what it is like to be in this period of development from your perspective, and how this aligns with what research suggests is common for this age group. For instance, in what ways might you feel
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Key Objectives
Explain general changes in appearance during this time
Describe menopause
Identify leading causes of death at this age
List risk factors for heart disease
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Changes in appearance
Wrinkles and gray hair
Universal signs of aging
Hair loss
Weight gain between 30s – mid 50s
Result of slowing metabolism
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How do people view these changes?
Huge retail market to “slow” or “reverse” aging
Double standard for men vs. women
“Silver fox” vs. “granny”
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Osteoporosis
Decrease in bone mass; bones become brittle
More common in women, especially White and Asian women
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Menopause
Onset between age 46 – 60
Estrogen and progesterone decrease
Changes in reproductive organs and sexual functioning
Physical and psychological symptoms
Hormone therapy may help, but there are pro’s and con’s
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Leading causes of death-overall
Center for Disease Control, 2017
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Leading causes of death-Middle adulthood
Center for Disease Control, 2016
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Heart disease
#1 killer in the US
Accounts for 24% of all deaths in 2015
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What is the leading cause of death in women?
Heart disease
Breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Diabetes
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015
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Heart disease risk factors
Uncontrollable
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
Blacks > Whites > Latinos > Asians
Family history
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Heart disease risk factors
Controllable
Diet
Sedentary lifestyles
Obesity
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
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2017….
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Heart disease risk factors
Controllable
Smoking
Personality
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Heart Attack rate per 100,000 people
Men aged 30-59
