Preventive Health: Take Care of Yourself! by https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt A solution to the Chronic Disease epidemic in the United States en-us 2019-04-13 18:09:24 UTC 2019-04-13 22:28:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F26d1.png Why is preventive health so important??? alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351397250 “Preventive health screening has long been advocated as one of the most important health care strategies to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, improve quality of life, and prevent premature death (Cohen, Neumann, & Weinstein, 2008)”. ]]> 2019-04-13 18:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351397250 The Costs alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351397359 Research shows that the U.S. spent BILLIONS in healthcare treatments for issues that could of been controlled by practicing preventive care.]]> 2019-04-13 18:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351397359 Spending in Specific numbers alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351398876 Between 1987 and 2000, the increases in the number of chronic disease cases accounted for almost $211 billion of the nation’s $314 billion increase in healthcare spending. ]]> 2019-04-13 18:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351398876 The Chronic Disease Epidemic alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351399007 Chronic diseases are reportedly responsible for 7 of every 10 deaths among Americans each year, accounting for over 50% of the nation’s expenses for healthcare ("Preventive Health Care | Gateway to Health Communication | CDC", 2017). ]]> 2019-04-13 18:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351399007 Assuming Accountability alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351402920
Who is responsible for maintaining personal health? The individual.
However, they need the right tool; education.


The number one contributor to the rise of illnesses was found to be the to the public’s inadequate access to knowledge about health and prevention in their communities (Bens, 2017). ]]> 2019-04-13 19:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351402920 Education in the Community alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351409770 Recently, schools have switched meal options for students to healthier ones. This is great attempt in promoting wellness.

To encourage the continuance of healthy eating at home, schools must educate students and the families on the benefits of healthier eating on their students lives.]]> 2019-04-13 21:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351409770 Changing Minds alexsisriles1 https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351410343 The most difficult part of this solution to America’s healthcare epidemic is having individuals assume responsibility of their community's health, as well as their own.]]> 2019-04-13 21:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexsisriles1/cqopk6l4s2vt/wish/351410343