Region VI Health Initiative Overview
National Health Committee Region VI Health and Wellness Coordinators Chapters
Objectives Health Awareness Health Disparities Education Prevention
Health Focus of the Month Calendar a. Focus on specific health topic each month 1) January Smoking Cessation / Asthma Awareness 2) February Heart / High Blood Pressure 3) March Nutrition / Obesity / Diabetes 4) April Alcohol / Cancer Awareness 5) May Mental Health 6) June Eye Disease 7) July Environmental Health 8) August Obesity 9) September Prevention Health 10) October Breast Cancer Awareness 11) November Arthritis / Lupus 12) December AIDS/STDS/HIV
Types of Activities Health Fairs community, church, partner with schools and other organizations Healthy Cooking Workshops Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors Environmental Justice Forum Smoking Cessation Awareness- E-Cig.
Suggested Region VI Activities Health Forums Region Health Newsletter Region VI Health Walk
What is Mental Health? The U.S. Surgeon General has defined mental health as "a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with adversity."
What is Mental illness? Mental illness refers to all of the diagnosable mental disorders. Mental disorders are characterized by abnormalities in thinking, feelings, or behaviors
What are common types of mental illness? Anxiety- phobias, panic disorders Depressive obsessive compulsive disorders, Major depression and manic depression (bipolar) Behavioral-attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Substance abuse- alcohol, inhalants
Mental illness in Adults Four of the 10 leading causes of disability major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are mental illnesses. About 3 percent of the population have more than one mental illness at a time. About 5 percent of adults are affected so seriously by mental illness that it interferes with their ability to function in society. These severe and persistent mental illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, other severe forms of depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Approximately 20 percent of doctors appointments are related to anxiety disorders such as panic attacks. Eight million people have depression each year. Two million Americans have schizophrenia disorders, and 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
Mental illness in Children and Adolescents Mental health problems affect one in every five young people at any given time. An estimated two-thirds of all young people with mental health problems are not receiving the help they need. Less than one-third of the children under age 18 who have a serious mental health problem receive any mental health services. As many as 1 in every 33 children may be depressed. Depression in adolescents may be as high as 1 in 8. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-yearsolds and the sixth leading cause of death for 5- to 15-year-olds. Schizophrenia is rare in children under age 12, but it occurs in about 3 of every 1,000 adolescents. Between 118,700 and 186,600 youths in the juvenile justice system have at least one mental illness. Of the 100,000 teenagers in juvenile detention, an estimated 60 percent have behavioral, cognitive, or emotional problems.
Warning Signs for Mental illness marked personality change, inability to cope with problems and daily activities, strange or grandiose ideas, excessive anxieties, prolonged depression and apathy, marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns, thinking or talking about suicide or harming oneself, extreme mood swings high or low, abuse of alcohol or drugs, and excessive anger, hostility, or violent behavior
Eliminating Health Disparities in Ethnic Minority Populations Region VI Training Conference Austin, Texas Beverly D. Lyn-Cook, PhD FDA/National Center for Toxicological Research
Views expressed are not those of the Food and Drug Administration Disclamier
Health Disparities Communities of Color Are Disproportionately Affected
American Indian/Alaska Native Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Racial & Ethnic Minority Populations
Socio-economic status Geography (urban or rural) Gender Age Disability status Other Populations by High Burden of Morbidity &Mortality
Past Discussions on Health Disparities
Potential for longer and healthier lives Health disparities still exist among minority populations WHY? Medical Advances and New Technologies
Difference in Health Outcomes LINKED TO Social Economic Environmental Disadvantage DRIVEN BY Social conditions in which individuals live Life-style factors in which individuals engage
Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Diabetes Unintentional Injuries Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, & Nephrosis Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Homicide Septicemia Alzheimer s Death Leading Causes of Death for African Americans
Cancer Heart Disease Unintentional Injuries Strokes Diabetes Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases Alzheimer s Disease Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome & Nephrosis Influenza & Pneumonia Leading Causes of Death for Hispanics/Latinos
Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethic Health Disparities It is time to refocus, reinforce, and repeat the message that health disparities exit and that health equity benefits everyone - Kathleen G. Sebelius Secretary, Health & Health Services
Healthy People 2020
Involving Non-Health Sectors To Address Determinants of Health Healthy People 2020 will emphasize involving sectors outside health, including: Education Housing Environment Transportation Labor Agriculture
Ways To Use Healthy People 2020 Go online: visit http://www.healthypeople.gov, a user-centered Web site that provides a platform to learn, collaborate, plan, and implement strategies to reach the 2020 objectives. Integrate Healthy People 2020 into your programs, initiatives, special events, publications, and meetings. Use Healthy People as a tool to engage partners at all levels of government, across sectors, and in the community. Use Healthy People 2020 in health program planning.
Topic Areas Relevant to Education Adolescent Health, Early and Middle Childhood Educational and Community-Based Programs Health Communication and Health IT Nutrition and Weight Status Physical Activity Public Health Infrastructure Tobacco Use
Michelle Obama-launched this initiative with the goal of addressing obesity in children Creating a healthy start in life for our children, from pregnancy through early childhood Empowering parents and caregivers to make healthy choices for their families Serving healthier food in school Ensuring access to healthy, affordable food Increase physical activity Let s Move!
The Great Divide that Still Exist
Obesity: Impact on Health and Economics
It is linked to numerous other diseases that can lead to premature illness or death. Overweight individuals who lose weight are likely to : lower blood pressure decrease cholesterol and triglycerides reduce abnormally high levels of blood glucose decrease depression increase self-esteem Public Health Concerns about Obesity
58 million overweight; 40 million obese;3 million morbidly obese 78% of American s not meeting basic activity level recommendation 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990. Obesity Statistics
25% of all white children overweight 2001 33% African American and Hispanic children overweight 2001 Hospital cost associated with childhood obesity ($35 million (1979) to 127 million (1999) Childhood Obesity Running Out of Control
New study suggests one in four overweight children is already showing early sign of type II diabetes (impaired glucose intolerance) 60% already have one risk factor for heart disease Childhood Metabolic and Heart Risks
Definitions: Obesity: having a very high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass, or Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Body Mass Index (BMI): a measure of an adult s weight in relation to his or her height, specifically the adult s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his or her height in meters. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults between 1985 and 2013
The etiology of obesity is very complex, involving genes and the environment, food intake and energy expenditure, and individual behavior and societal factors Obesity
Black women (non-hispanic) has the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity (50.8%) For men, the Mexican American population has the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity (29.4%) Overweight, obesity and severe obesity (BMI of 40 or more) prevalence increased in women in various racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. over the last decade Minorities and Obesity
What contributes to overweight and obesity? Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity: Energy Imbalance-When the number of calories consumed is not equal to the number of calories used Energy Balance is like a scale. When calories consumed are greater than calories used weight gain results
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Excess weight, as measured by BMI is not the only risk to your health, the location of fat on your body is also important. If you carry fat mainly around your waist, you are more likely to develop health problems than if you carry fat mainly in your hips and thighs Wait Circumference
Health Risks Associated with Obesity
Herbal products and dietary supplements St. John s Wort Serotonin Dangerous Interventions
Use Common Sense
Plan A Healthy Diet
Break the Chain
Workplace BIG Organizations Regions, Chapters Communities Outreach activities Churches Individuals Action Plans
Your body houses your mind and spirit. Respect Love and Nurture your body with Healthy foods and Healthy thoughts Health is Wealth