You are very concerned about the number of homicides and sui

You are very concerned about the number of homicides and suicides you have seen recently in the local newspaper. You feel that something needs to be done to address this and other issues which lead to the deaths of both the young and old in your community.

The State\'s statistical data shows the following as the leading causes of death for age group you are concerned about.

List ideas for interventions (activities / programs) that can be incorporated in your community to improve these numbers. (Do not list personal behaviors that need to be changed -- list what you can organize to help as the Community Health Educator to encourage the changing of personal behaviors. Keep in mind that you cannot mandate that schools or communities do or change things. Keep your ideas simple and do-able! i.e. create a cooking class to teach about eating healthy.)

Come up with at least 3 interventions for each cause of death.

Be sure to tailor your interventions to the age group.

Adult (45-64)

1. Malignant Neoplasms

2. Diseases of the Heart

3. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases

4. Cerebrovascular Disease

5. Diabetes Mellitus

Solution

1.The risk of developing cancer is Greater in individuals which are exposed to carcinogens for example smoking it is estimated that 80 to 90% of deaths are caused by smoking.

2. Heart diseases foundne to be leading cause of death in both men and women. To lover heart disease risk continuously monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

3. Chronic lower respiratory disease is lung disease that cause air flow blockage. It is found that smoking is the primary risk factor for this disease.

4. In cerebrovascular diseases that is not supplied to the Brain properly. Hero also smoking place very important role and increases the risk of this is stroke. To avoid days one should not smoke limit the uses of alcohol monitor cholesterol levels, BP should be controlled, the prescribed medicines should be regularly taken, having healthy diet along with being hydrated.

5. In diabetes mellitus there will be no control over the blood glucose this disease can cause serious health complications like kidney failure heart diseases etc. Do the Type 1 Diabetes is autoimmune disease there are some suggestions to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes regular physical activity and maintaining healthy body weight can reduce the risk of developing diabetes type 2.

Things that need to be changed to get rid of these diseases are:

Taking healthy diet which is low in salt sugar fat and cholesterol

Hi fibre diet should be preferred along with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Regular exercise at least 30 minutes a day should be practised.

Avoid air and dust pollution.

Healthy life style without mental stress shokud be maintained.

Smoking should be completely avoided.

Alcohol consumption must be stopped.

To prevent this COPD disease one should not smoke only 10 second hand smoking can be dangerous we should avoid air pollution as well dust pollution.