Gerontology 307 Exam 1 UNL 2022
Morbidity
The rate of occurence of a disease.
Co-morbidity
Multiple illnesses / conditions.
Mortality Rate (Death Rate)
The number of deaths per 1,000 populations.
Thanatology
The study of death-related behavior including actions and emotions concerned with...
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Gerontology 307 Exam 1 UNL 2022
Morbidity
The rate of occurence of a disease.
Co-morbidity
Multiple illnesses / conditions.
Mortality Rate (Death Rate)
The number of deaths per 1,000 populations.
Thanatology
The study of death-related behavior including actions and emotions concerned with
dying, death and bereavement.
Dying Trajectories
Lingering, Unexpected, Quick
Leading causes of death in the 1900's
1. Influenza + Pneumonia
2. Tuberculosis
3. Gastritis
4. Diseases of the heart
5. Vascular lesions affecting the CNS
6. Chronic Nephritis
7. All Accidents
8. Cancer
9. Diseases of early infancy
10. Diphtheria
Leading Causes of death in the 1920's
1. Influenza + Pneumonia
2. Diseases of the heart
3. Tuberculosis
4. Vascular lesions affecting the CNS
5. Nephritis
6. Cancer
7. All accidents
8. Diarrhea
9. Premature Birth
10. Puerperal causes (infectious disease related to childbirth)
Leading Causes of death in the 1940's
1. Diseases of the heart
2. Cancer
3. Intracranial lesions of vascular origin
4. Nephritis
5. Pneumonia
6. Accidents - excluding motor vehicle
7. Tuberculosis
8. Diabetes
9. Motor vehicle accidents
10. Premature birth
, Leading Causes of death in the 1960's
1. Diseases of the heart
2. Cancer
3. Vascular lesions affecting the CNS
4. Accidents (Less Motor)
5. Certain diseases of early infancy
6. Influenza and pneumonia
7. General arteriosclerosis
8. Diabetes mellitus
9. Congenital malformations
10. Cirrhosis of the liver
Leading Causes of death in the 1980's
1. Diseases of the heart
2. Cancer
3. Cerebrovascular disease
4. Accidents (More Motor)
5. COPD
6. Influenza and pneumonia
7. Diabetes Mellitus
8. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
9. Atherosclerosis
10. Suicide
Leading Causes of death 2019
1. Heart Disease
2. Malignant Neoplasms
3. Unintentional injury
4. Chronic, low, respiratory disease
5. Cerebrovascular disease
6. Alzheimer's Disease
7. Diabetes
8. Nephritis
9. Influenza & pneumonia
10. Suicide
Leading Causes of death 2020
1. Heart Disease
2. Malignant Neoplasms
3. COVID-19
4. Unintentional injury
5. Cerebrovascular disease
6. Chronic, low, respiratory disease
7. Alzheimer's Disease
8. Diabetes
9. Influenza & pneumonia
10. Nephritis
Euthanasia Defined
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