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Health
Michael Hoerger
Health Habits
Diet
Exercise
Smoking
Alcohol
Whose Problem?
Aside from the very poor and very rich, most Americans participate in managed care programs (health insurance)
Worse health as a group = higher costs for everyone
Your problem = my problem
Diet Food preferences develop in
childhood Changes take increased exposure Overweight Americans…
2/3 are overweight 1/3 are obese
Older age: metabolism slows, weight increases
Obesity rates have tripled since 1980
Americans, let's face it: We've been a spoiled country for a long time. Do you know what the number one health risk in America is? Obesity. They say we're in the middle of an obesity epidemic. An epidemic like it is polio. Like we'll be telling our grand kids about it one day. The Great Obesity Epidemic of 2004. "How'd you get through it grandpa?“ "Oh, it was horrible Johnny, there was cheesecake and pork chops everywhere.“ --Lazy Boy lyrics
Exercise Best way to lose weight 25% of adults in middle age do
not exercise Even slight exercise is beneficial Benefits heart and lungs Strengthens muscles and bones Manage weight, avoid diabetes Reduce stress and depression
Smoking 25% former, 25% current Possible consequences:
Cancer: lung, mouth, stomach, kidney, bladder
Emphysema and pneumonia Heart disease, stroke Alzheimer’s and memory loss
May be more important than diet, exercise, weight, and alcohol consumption
Alcohol Benefits and risks Benefits:
Prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which decreases risk for heart disease and stroke
Risks: Damage to liver, heart, stomach Cancer, osteoporosis, accidents,
homicide
Alcohol Maximum benefits for…
Males, over 35, white, risk for heart attack
Males: 1-1.5 drinks/day Females: 0.5-1 drink/day
Benefits similar to Lipitor, which costs $80/month or more
Benefits apply to wine, beer, and hard liquor
Michael Hoerger
To cite this lecture: Hoerger, M. (2007, April 4). Health
and Developmental Psychology. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.