Discussion Topic 1
Older people die for a number of reasons: cancer, heart failure, complications due to diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's, etc. Often times, the way we live our lives affect not only how long we live but what we die from. Go to following website and complete the short survey: The Longevity Game (http://www.nmfn.com/tn/learnctr--lifeevents-- longevity). You should also remember what the average life span is as well as don't rely too much on the game when it says you are living a healthy life.
- What were your results? Don't be surprised if you get 5 stars, I am more interested in your years.
- Based on your readings this unit what factors do you think influenced the calculation of your life span and why?
- What changes can you make to improve your life span?
- Choose two common illnesses that older people die from and using your book or another source, explain how your lifestyle currently affects your risk of dying from these two diseases. Be specific!
Discussion Topic2
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. Heart disease is a term that includes several more specific heart conditions, although the most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks.
- What factors in the Industrial Age caused the rate of heart disease to grow, particularly in the mid-20th century?
- Why is it so common today?
Make sure that you use sources for BOTH time frames (20th century and present day). Make good use of your textbook and other sources. Provide complete citations for these sources and use direct quotes sparingly.