Young Adult Preventative Health Care Lesson 1

Preventive health care Health care one would obtain to prevent illness and disease. One would also use preventive health care to manage health conditions such as: blood pressure, eyes, teeth, physicals, etc. Health care one would obtain to prevent illness and disease. One would also use preventive health care to manage health conditions such as: blood pressure, eyes, teeth, physicals, etc.

How often do young adults need to be seen by their doctor? Young adults, should visit their doctor once a year. In addition to an annual visit, a complete physical exam should be performed at least three times between the ages of 11 to 14, 15 to 17, and 18 to 21. If a chronic medical condition exists or signs or symptoms of an illness or disease are present, more frequent office visits may be necessary. Young adults, should visit their doctor once a year. In addition to an annual visit, a complete physical exam should be performed at least three times between the ages of 11 to 14, 15 to 17, and 18 to 21. If a chronic medical condition exists or signs or symptoms of an illness or disease are present, more frequent office visits may be necessary.

What might a doctor check during a health care office visit? Your doctor may perform any of the following: Measure your height, weight, and blood pressure. Measure your height, weight, and blood pressure. Order tests (such as a blood cholesterol level check among others) to check your general health, find certain diseases, or determine if you are at risk for certain health problems. Order tests (such as a blood cholesterol level check among others) to check your general health, find certain diseases, or determine if you are at risk for certain health problems. Check young men for hernias and testicular cancer and teach testicular self examination. Check young men for hernias and testicular cancer and teach testicular self examination. Perform a gynecologic exam and Pap smear on young women to check for cervical cancer and teach how to perform a monthly breast exam. Perform a gynecologic exam and Pap smear on young women to check for cervical cancer and teach how to perform a monthly breast exam.

What might a doctor check during a health care office visit? Continued… Check your immunization record and catch you up on any necessary booster shots (to reduce the risk of contracting chicken pox, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis, diphtheria and tetanus) Check your immunization record and catch you up on any necessary booster shots (to reduce the risk of contracting chicken pox, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis, diphtheria and tetanus) Check your vision and hearing. Check your vision and hearing. Check your teeth for signs of tooth decay, abnormal tooth development, dental injuries and other oral health problems. Check your teeth for signs of tooth decay, abnormal tooth development, dental injuries and other oral health problems. Ask you about potentially harmful behaviors and social or emotional problems. Ask you about potentially harmful behaviors and social or emotional problems.

What are the most common health-related concerns of young adults and how can they best safeguard their health?

Answer… Issues involving puberty and sexual development are typical concerns of this age group. Sports injuries are also common. Actions to take to keep you healthy and to discuss in greater detail with your doctor include: Issues involving puberty and sexual development are typical concerns of this age group. Sports injuries are also common. Actions to take to keep you healthy and to discuss in greater detail with your doctor include:

Get regular exercise. Get regular exercise. Eat a healthy diet. Eat a healthy diet. Do not smoke or use any type of tobacco or smokeless tobacco product. Avoid breathing second- hand smoke. Do not smoke or use any type of tobacco or smokeless tobacco product. Avoid breathing second- hand smoke. Use all safety and protective devices designed for the activity engaged in—for example, use seat belts when driving, bike helmets when bicycle riding, and protective sports equipment when participating in sports. Use all safety and protective devices designed for the activity engaged in—for example, use seat belts when driving, bike helmets when bicycle riding, and protective sports equipment when participating in sports. Staying Healthy

Never drink and drive and never get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking or taking illegal drugs. Never drink and drive and never get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking or taking illegal drugs. Tell your parents or doctor if you are having learning problems or difficulties at school. Tell your parents or doctor if you are having learning problems or difficulties at school. Ask for help in learning how to resolve conflicts without the use of violence. Avoid situations in which fighting may break out and cause you to be physically harmed. Ask for help in learning how to resolve conflicts without the use of violence. Avoid situations in which fighting may break out and cause you to be physically harmed. Tell your parents or doctor if you are feeling really sad or are thinking about harming yourself. Tell your parents or doctor if you are feeling really sad or are thinking about harming yourself. If you are having sex, use condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. If you are having sex, use condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Do Now Do Now There are 5 different poster boards There are 5 different poster boards There will be 5 groups of 5-6 There will be 5 groups of 5-6 Each group will get a poster board with an age group listed on them, please write what check-ups are appropriate for the age group, any vaccinations and any other preventative health items on your board. Each group will get a poster board with an age group listed on them, please write what check-ups are appropriate for the age group, any vaccinations and any other preventative health items on your board. If you have any questions raise your hand and I will assist you. If you have any questions raise your hand and I will assist you. Please find a group of 5-6 Please find a group of 5-6 You may begin!! You may begin!!