vulnerable population are people that have specific characteristics, or risk factors, that increase the probability of developing health problems (Harkness & DeMarco, 2012, p.103). A Vulnerable is important because anyone can become a part of this population. One is going to be describing the characteristics of substance abusers. Next, give the common health issue and needs. Then, give specific resources that Peoria have to offer. Finally, how substance abuse relates to Healthy People 2020. Overall, this will
are important to living a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition combined with a healthy body weight and physical activity is key to decreasing the risk of developing serious health conditions (ODPHP, 2017). These behaviors are important to people of different ages. Children that do not eat healthy and are inactive are more likely to remain that way as an adult will increase the risk of developing serious health conditions (ODPHP, 2017). Because of the ability to impact people of different ages, much concern
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children and adults. As we grow, it is important to remain healthy inside and out. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to live a longer life. Unhealthy eating leads to obesity in individuals, as well as chronic health issues like heart disease and strokes, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and certain kinds of cancers. The state of Minnesota is currently facing high obesity rates and this campaign will help in reducing that rate. The goal is to make millennials understand managing good nutrition
My topic was based on the nutrition and weight status health indicator for the Healthy People 2020. The nutrition and weight status indicator based one of their objectives on adult obesity and its need for health promotion especially amongst minorities. Obesity is a major issue because it increases the risk for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or cancer. In this paper I will discuss 3 issues of adult obesity on the African American population such as the disease effects
Adolescent health is a separate health topic for Healthy People 2020. Among the many health objectives to be achieved for Healthy People 2020; is to increase the amount of children and adolescents who have a positive connection with an adult (Burrus et al, 2012). Optimum health can be better achieved when children are under the care of a responsible adult. There are over 160 objectives directed towards adolescent health; from wellness checkups to serious violent incidents in public schools (HealthyPeople
• Title: “Reduce Suicide Attempts by Adolescents” • Dates of Implementation: January 26, 2017 and March 8-9, 2017 • Healthy People 2020 Topic: Mental Health and Mental Disorders • Healthy People 2020 Objective: MHMD-2: Reduce suicide attempts by adolescents (Healthy People, 2020, n.d.) • My SLEP action plan is designed to educate the students of Boaz High School Health Science Department on the causes, signs and prevention of suicide attempts. I plan to make a pamphlet to hand out to all students
My goal is not to take away from the belief that Willie is a man that just hasn't figured out yet who he is, but as Willie Loman, an ordinary man that is suffering from Alzheimer's Dementia. I am going to provide information collaborating the parallels between symptoms of Alzheimer's and Willie's actions throughout the play. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning-thinking, remembering, and reasoning-to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life (Healthy People 2020). Dementia
Management Value Through People. Follett emphasized the importance of how coordination between workers was not only crucial for the structure of an organization, but it was also vital for each worker to know how to work together to accomplish common tasks and goals. Similarly, the Coca Cola industry has used techniques much like Follett’s to help create their own mission, vision, and set of values for its employees. In fact, according to Coca Cola, they have created a 2020 Vision which states, “The
inactivity, overweight and obesity ("Healthy People," n.d.). Heart diseases are among of the many known health problems that are needed to be addressed in the Jersey City community ("Stats," 2013). Healthy people 2020 goal is to prevent, detect and treat the risk factors that are associated with heart attack and stroke ("Healthy People," n.d.). And by early detection, heart diseases can be treated and repeated cardiovascular events can be prevented ("Healthy People," n.d.). The dedication of the Jersey