Prevalent Diseases Risk Factors Screening Appointments Signs Symptoms
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Prevalent Diseases Risk Factors Screening Appointments Signs & Symptoms Prevention Fall 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track Fall 2009
Most Prevalent Diseases in Women Heart Disease (number one killer of women) Breast Cancer(most prevalent cancer in women) Colorectal Cancer (third leading cancer) Diabetes (fourth leading cause of death in US) Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Risk Factors for Heart Disease © © © © Fall, 2009 High Blood Pressure High Blood Sugar Diabetes Inactivity Smoking Being Overweight Age 55 and over Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Heart Disease Screening Visit to your Healthcare provider at least every two years to check: ©Blood pressure © Blood sugar © Cholesterol ©Electrocardiogram ©Stress Test Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack Shortness of Breath Nausea and Lightheadedness Flu-Like Symptoms Heart Palpitations Chest Pain or Pressure Pain in your arm, jaw, back, shoulder blades or stomach © Heartburn © Extreme Fatigue © © © Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Prevention of Heart Disease © © Fall, 2009 Healthy Weight Healthy Diet Exercise Don’t Smoke Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Breast Cancer Risk Factors *99% of Women Aged 50 and Over Are at Risk of Developing Breast Cancer *History of Colon, Endometrial, or Ovarian Cancer *Family and Genetic History of Breast Cancer *Menstruation at Age of 12; Late Menopause *Nulliparity Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Risks Continued First Child After Age 30 Hormone Therapy Obesity After Menopause Exposure to Ionizing Radiation During Adolescence * Higher incidence in white women over black women) * Diet high in fat and heavy alcohol consumption * * Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Screening for Breast Cancer See Your Healthcare provider every 1 to 2 Years From Age 40 - Self Breast Exam Monthly *Mammograms *Clinical Breast Exam *Ultrasound *MRI *Tissue Sampling Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer EARLY STAGE: * Painless Lump LATE STAGE: * Change In Size or Shape of Breast * Change In Skin * Dimpling of Skin Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Prevention *Maintain A Healthy Weight *Limit Alcohol Consumption *Stay Physically Active *Limit Fats in Your Diet Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Fall, 2009 Over The Age of 50 Female Gender History of Ovarian, Uterine or Breast Cancer Family History Diet High in Fat; Low in Fiber Lifestyle Choices: Alcohol, Smoking, Obesity Diabetes Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Screening for Colorectal Cancer Make Appointments Every 5 years Starting at Age 50 Screening Tests: ¯ Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy ¯ Fecal Occult Blood Test ¯ Virtual Colonoscopy ¯ Barium Enema ¯ Digital Rectum Exam Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Signs & Symptoms Colorectal Cancer EARLY STAGE: No Symptoms LATE STAGE: ¯ Belly Pain ¯ Dark Blood in Stool ¯ Change in Bowel Habits ¯ Fatigue ¯ Weight Loss Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Prevention Of Colorectal Cancer ¯Low Fat High Fiber Diet ¯Don’t Smoke ¯Healthy Weight ¯Limit Alcohol Consumption ¯Exercise Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Diabetes Risk Factors ° ° ° ° ° Fall, 2009 Family History & Genetics Low Activity Poor Diet Excess Body Weight Especially Around Waist Age Greater Than 45 High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure History of Gestational Diabetes Race/Ethnicity: African American, Hispanic, and Native Americans Have High Rate of Diabetes Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Screening For Diabetes Screening Starts At Age 45 Then Every 3 Years ° Blood Testing ° Urine Testing ° Glucose Tolerance Test Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Signs & Symptoms of Diabetes ° ° ° ° Fall, 2009 Increased Thirst Increased Hunger Frequent Urination Dry Mouth Unexplained Weight Loss Fatigue Blurred Vision Headaches Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Prevention Of Diabetes ° ° ° Fall, 2009 Healthy Diet Exercise Healthy Weight Lower Blood Pressure Lower Cholesterol Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
How Can I Remember To Make Screening Appointments? Have A Buddy System. Get Your Family Involved Do What You Tell Others To Do Remember: Doing Nothing Increases Your Risks For Disease Process to Spread and May Be Irreversible If Caught Too Late § Early Detection of Any Disease is the Best Prevention § Ask Your Healthcare Professional Which Screening Tests You Need and When You Need Them § § Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Share Do You Have Any Health Diseases That Have Affected Your Life? What Are Barriers That Prevent Women From Getting Necessary Screening Appointments? Questions? Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
Thank You Fall, 2009 Allison Peters, RN, BSN MSN Teaching/Educator Track 2009
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