Vocab
People aged 10 to 24 years old.
Adolescents and Young Adults
The leading cause of death for 15-24-year-olds.
Motor vehicle related injuries
The recent invention of this type of device has led to a new challenge nationwide. The common strategy among many states is to increase the legal age of sale to 21.
e-cigarettes
Young adults are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to seek care in this setting
Emergency room
Since the 1950’s conditions like stroke have dropped nearly 80%. This is in larger part due to public health efforts to get people to stop smoking, become more active, and eat in a healthier way.
Cardiovascular disease
Transition from childhood to adulthood marked by hormonal changes, physical maturation, and opportunities to engage in risky behaviors.
Adolescence
By 2050 this population is projected to have the lowest population percentage of adolescents.
The percentage of children living in this type of household has been on the rise since 1965 and can impact social, cognitive and emotional well-being
Single parent
The more education a person has the less likely they are to use this substance
Tobacco
This condition marked with malignant neoplasms is the leading cause of death in adults aged 45 to 64 years.
Cancer
Factor that increases an individual’s ability to avoid risks or hazards and promotes social and emotional competence to thrive in all aspects of life.
Protective Factor
According to the 2010 census this age group makes up over 1/5th of US population
10-24 year olds
Lack of this can contribute to obesity and shorter life spans
Physical activity
This form of substance abuse is particularly prevalent on college campuses
Binge drinking
Body mass index score of 30 or more is the indication of this disease. More than one-third of U.S. adults have this condition.
Obesity
Includes spit tobacco, oral snuff, loose leaf chewing tobacco, plug chewing tobacco, and nasal snuff.
Smokeless tobacco
This age group is characterized by mortality from chronic diseases
Adults
This gender has a higher mortality rate
Males
Participation in this activity has been shown to decrease problem behaviors by promoting self-esteem and future earning potential
Community service
This condition is marked by a systolic pressure over 140 and a diastolic pressure over 90. About 1 in 3 adults have this.
Hypertension
High levels of cholesterol in the blood
Hypercholesterolemia
Nearly 2/3rds of all cases of this STD occur in persons under 25 years old
Chlamydia
Leading causes of death of young adolescents (5-14) are unintended injuries, cancer and this
Suicide
This is the largest risk factor for violent death
Socioeconomic status
This substance has been shown to have a hand in increased homicide, suicide, family violence, and unintentional injuries.
Alcohol