Psychosocial factors in health and illness

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what is life expectancy
average years of life
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what are factors to improve life expectancy
childhood immunisation,disease treatment
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what is a healthy life expectancy
average years of life in good health
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what are the 4 health risk factors
behavioural, biological, social, psycological factors
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how frequently is eating between meals considered healthy
rarely
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how many units of alcohol consumed in one sitting is considered healthy
no more than 5 units
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how many hours sleep is considered healthy
7-8
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how many years longer do optimists live than pessimists
7.5 years
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optimists are less likey ro die from what
violent causes and fewer infectious diseases
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what are the type A behaviour traits
excessive competitive drive, hostile, impatient
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what are the type B behaviour traits
less competitive and hostile, more patient and easy going
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what are the health characteristics of type A
more conditions experienced, such as cough, headache, allergies
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what beliefs influence health behaviour
beliefs of risk to illness, how much control and cost v benefit
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what are the 5 stages of change theory
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
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what are the guidelines of NICE
Offer opportunistic advice to all smokers, Advise people diagnosed with lung cancer to stop smoking immediately
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what questions do you ask a smoker when trying to help them stop smoking
Have you considered quitting?” “the most successful way is through a combination of medication and support”
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