Study GuideDevelopmental Psychology–Physical, CognitiveDevelopment: 17–451.Health: Age 17–45Young adulthood is a time ofpeak health and fitness. People in their 20s and 30s often havehighendurance, stamina, and energy. Many feel physically strong and mentally sharp during theseyears.However, health doesn’t stay perfect forever. By the late 30s and 40s, somephysical limitations andhealth concernsstart to appear. Withhealthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle choices, many peoplemaintain their physical and mental vitality well into their 40s and beyond.1.1Common Health ProblemsEven in young adulthood, some health issues can occur:•Chronic conditions:Arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis,ulcers.•Hidden problems:Heart and lung issues, liver disease, atherosclerosis (hardening ofarteries), kidney problems. These may exist without obvious symptoms.•Other concerns:Disabilities and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can also affect youngadults.1.2DisabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesare conditions that can make daily life more challenging. They may be:•Present at birth (like absence of a vital organ).•Developed during childhood (such as deafness).•Caused by injury or illness later (like spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis).Preview Mode
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