The nurse is giving a health promotion class for middle-aged males. As part of her teaching plan, the nurse will provide information on which common health problems associated with this age group? Select all that apply
a. Cardiovascular disease
b. Cancer
c. Alcoholism
d. Obesity
A, B, D
In the middle adult years, chronic diseases emerge as a major health problem. The most common are cancer, primarily lung, breast, colon, and prostate, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Health promotion and health screenings should be conducted in all these areas. Alcoholism is a health problem for many age groups but it is not classified as a major health problem for the middle-aged adult.
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1. I 2. II 3. III 4. IV
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