This document discusses oral health as one of Colorado's "Winnable Battles" and outlines strategies to improve oral health outcomes. It notes that periodontal disease is linked to other health issues, many Colorado children miss school due to dental issues, and many adults lack dental coverage. Improving oral health could save millions annually. Effective strategies include water fluoridation, school sealant programs, ensuring access under the Affordable Care Act, and training more culturally competent dental providers. A state oral health collaborative works on issues like benefits, eligibility, sealants, fluoridation, messaging and data.
This document discusses an English class for 7th grade students that provides many technological tools to help them learn English, including books, tape recorders, video beams, optic boards, and webpages. The class has 40 students who have 5 hours per week of English instruction and have demonstrated a good knowledge of vocabulary and some verb tenses. The various technological tools give the students opportunities to communicate and engage with English in the classroom.
The document discusses differences in design aesthetics between MySpace and Facebook profiles from 2007. MySpace profiles tended to have flashy designs with many graphics, colors, and customization options, while Facebook profiles had a cleaner, simpler look with limited customization. This reflected the different target demographics - MySpace users tended to be non-white, working class, and "alternative" youth, while Facebook users were often white and from educated families. However, as Facebook has grown to include all demographics, it has incorporated some customization options previously associated with MySpace to allow self-expression.
This short letter thanks the writer's mother for her support throughout life, helping him become good at many sports by enrolling him in different activities, making him a valued team member. The writer expresses gratitude and admiration, calling his mom the best and a hero for her role in his success and development.
Abigail Thompson wrote an author study about Avi, an author born in 1937 in New York. Avi got his name from his sister when they were 1 year old. As a kid, Avi was shy and not into sports but loved to read. Some of Avi's books that won awards include Crispin which won the Newberry award, and True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing but the Truth which won Newberry honors. Avi writes in several genres including adventure, animal tales, audio books, comedy, fantasy, ghost stories, and historical fiction.
Hypertext, hypermedia, and multimedia features in computer programs can help improve language teaching and learning. Hypertext allows students to organize information non-linearly and access new information through links to increase writing skills. Hypermedia improves listening comprehension through statements and builds reading, writing, and listening skills through interactive activities inside and outside the classroom. Multimedia engages students as active participants in their own learning, with teachers as guides, and improves critical listening skills through interactive learning environments using media like MP3 recorders, CDs, and videoconferencing.
Hypertext is a system of connecting documents or objects through links that allow for nonlinear navigation. It was first conceptualized by Ted Nelson in 1965 as a more flexible way to present information compared to linear print. Hypertext aims to mimic the associative nature of human thinking. It has developed in waves from early experiments to becoming an everyday part of the digital world, where any multimedia object can be linked. However, questions remain around how hypertext impacts literacy and what constitutes reading in the digital age.
The November Tobacco Review Committee meeting focused on developing a new strategic plan to guide tobacco control efforts over the next 10 years. The committee reviewed a draft plan that identified priority populations like low SES groups, young adults, and youth. It outlined goals to reduce tobacco use, initiation, and health disparities among these populations. Next steps include gathering stakeholder feedback on the plan and aligning funding with the new strategies around social marketing, health systems changes, advocacy and policy work.
This document discusses an English class for 7th grade students that provides many technological tools to help them learn English, including books, tape recorders, video beams, optic boards, and webpages. The class has 40 students who have 5 hours per week of English instruction and have demonstrated a good knowledge of vocabulary and some verb tenses. The various technological tools give the students opportunities to communicate and engage with English in the classroom.
The document discusses differences in design aesthetics between MySpace and Facebook profiles from 2007. MySpace profiles tended to have flashy designs with many graphics, colors, and customization options, while Facebook profiles had a cleaner, simpler look with limited customization. This reflected the different target demographics - MySpace users tended to be non-white, working class, and "alternative" youth, while Facebook users were often white and from educated families. However, as Facebook has grown to include all demographics, it has incorporated some customization options previously associated with MySpace to allow self-expression.
This short letter thanks the writer's mother for her support throughout life, helping him become good at many sports by enrolling him in different activities, making him a valued team member. The writer expresses gratitude and admiration, calling his mom the best and a hero for her role in his success and development.
Abigail Thompson wrote an author study about Avi, an author born in 1937 in New York. Avi got his name from his sister when they were 1 year old. As a kid, Avi was shy and not into sports but loved to read. Some of Avi's books that won awards include Crispin which won the Newberry award, and True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing but the Truth which won Newberry honors. Avi writes in several genres including adventure, animal tales, audio books, comedy, fantasy, ghost stories, and historical fiction.
Hypertext, hypermedia, and multimedia features in computer programs can help improve language teaching and learning. Hypertext allows students to organize information non-linearly and access new information through links to increase writing skills. Hypermedia improves listening comprehension through statements and builds reading, writing, and listening skills through interactive activities inside and outside the classroom. Multimedia engages students as active participants in their own learning, with teachers as guides, and improves critical listening skills through interactive learning environments using media like MP3 recorders, CDs, and videoconferencing.
Hypertext is a system of connecting documents or objects through links that allow for nonlinear navigation. It was first conceptualized by Ted Nelson in 1965 as a more flexible way to present information compared to linear print. Hypertext aims to mimic the associative nature of human thinking. It has developed in waves from early experiments to becoming an everyday part of the digital world, where any multimedia object can be linked. However, questions remain around how hypertext impacts literacy and what constitutes reading in the digital age.
The November Tobacco Review Committee meeting focused on developing a new strategic plan to guide tobacco control efforts over the next 10 years. The committee reviewed a draft plan that identified priority populations like low SES groups, young adults, and youth. It outlined goals to reduce tobacco use, initiation, and health disparities among these populations. Next steps include gathering stakeholder feedback on the plan and aligning funding with the new strategies around social marketing, health systems changes, advocacy and policy work.
This document summarizes maternal and child health in Indonesia, including progress toward achieving several Millennium Development Goals. It finds that while maternal mortality and child mortality rates have declined since 1990, disparities persist across regions and socioeconomic levels. Key factors influencing health outcomes include a mother's education, family income, access to skilled birth attendants and the healthcare system. Achieving further improvements will require addressing social determinants of health and reducing inequalities.
This document outlines a strategic planning process for a community health organization called HEAL. The process involves reviewing community data, risks, assets and literature to identify gaps. Community members provide input on healthy community conditions. HEAL staff then assess disparities, current assets and gaps. The goal is to choose upstream community factors to focus on that will stimulate healthy living. This could involve improving access to healthy foods, safe places to exercise or work environments. The data guides creating a 3-year vision focused on upstream changes to support community health.
Effective Strategies To Improve Maternal Health Among Refugee Women In Easter...IDDP UK
This document summarizes a presentation on improving maternal health among refugee women in Eastern Sudan. It identifies several key factors that prevent women from accessing family planning services, skilled delivery care, and emergency obstetric care. Through interviews with women and health workers, it was found that limited services, gender norms, and lack of autonomy prevent women from receiving the care they need. The document proposes using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to design a project to strengthen health centers' capacity and promote supportive social norms in order to ultimately improve maternal health in the refugee communities.
The document discusses the costs of chronic disease and poor health in the United States. Some key points:
- Chronic disease accounts for 75% of national health expenditures and $1.3 trillion in direct health costs in 2006.
- People with chronic conditions have healthcare costs that are on average $6,032 per year, five times higher than people without chronic conditions.
- Obesity alone costs the US $147 billion annually in healthcare costs.
The document promotes measuring population well-being across six domains to help improve health outcomes and lower costs. National, state, and local rankings are provided based on well-being surveys. Improving well-being is presented as a way to increase economic value by
Michael Samuelson, Keynote,Wellness at Work Conference, June 14, 2010Delaware State Chamber
This document discusses wellness and primary prevention as the keystone to transforming healthcare. It outlines that the current healthcare system focuses more on sickness and disease management rather than prevention. A shift needs to occur towards prioritizing health promotion and preventing disease to lower costs. A five step strategic approach is proposed: 1) Organize the population by risk level, 2) Conduct a corporate health audit, 3) Adjust corporate culture, 4) Implement programs to keep low risk low and move high risk lower, 5) Evaluate, update and maintain programs. The document argues that wellness is not just an individual responsibility but a shared social contract between society and individuals with both rewards and penalties.
Michael Samuelson, Keynote,Wellness at Work Conference, June 14, 2010Delaware State Chamber
This document discusses wellness and primary prevention as the keystone to transforming healthcare. It outlines that the current healthcare system focuses more on sickness and disease management rather than prevention. A shift needs to occur towards prioritizing health promotion and preventing disease. This will help lower costs by compressing morbidity. A social contract is proposed where society provides access to healthcare and supports prevention, while individuals make healthy choices and get recommended screenings. A five step strategic approach is presented for organizations to organize employees by health risk and implement wellness programs.
This document summarizes the findings and implications from two health impact assessments (HIAs) related to farm to school and school garden policies. Key findings include:
1. A farm to school reimbursement program and education grants could create hundreds of jobs and improve food security and student nutrition by increasing access to local foods in schools.
2. Farm to school programs positively influence students' diet and nutrition by increasing preferences for fruits and vegetables and consumption of healthy foods. This can lead to improved learning outcomes and a reduced risk of obesity.
3. Recommendations focus on prioritizing low-income schools and multi-component programs to maximize benefits related to employment, food security, and student health.
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Karen Timberlake on improving health at the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Gathering. It discusses how the US spends more on healthcare than other countries but has poorer health outcomes. It highlights factors outside of clinical care like behaviors, social and economic factors, and the physical environment that influence health. The presentation provides examples of collaborative community efforts in Brown and Menominee counties to improve early childhood development and reduce childhood obesity. It encourages participants to think about how they can influence health through their work and leadership in their communities.
Healthy People is a set of 10-year national objectives designed to improve health and reduce health disparities. Healthy People 2020 includes over 1,200 objectives across 42 topic areas and emphasizes health equity, social determinants of health, and life-long health. It provides measurable benchmarks to guide national health promotion and disease prevention efforts through collaboration across government agencies and sectors. The goals are to attain high-quality, long lives free of preventable disease; achieve health equity; create environments that promote good health; and promote healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Public health frame and approach to the prevention of child maltreatmentCasey Family Programs
Presentation by Sally Fogerty of Children's Safety Network (www.ChildrensSafetyNetwork.org) at Building Communities of Hope Event Oct. 23, 2012 in Springfield, Mass.
This document summarizes information about childhood obesity, including:
- Childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic, with over 30% of US adults and children overweight or obese. Obesity rates have increased across genders, ages, races and education levels.
- The costs associated with obesity have risen substantially, both in direct healthcare costs and indirectly through lost economic productivity. Risk of obesity is higher among teens without insurance or with Medicaid.
- Factors contributing to the rise in childhood obesity include decreased physical activity, increased consumption of calorie-dense foods, increased screen time, and environmental/socioeconomic factors. Breastfeeding has been shown to decrease risk of obesity later in childhood.
- Obesity
This document discusses substance use among teens and its negative impacts. It notes that as of 2009-2011, around 30-50% of teens reported using alcohol or drugs, with around 12% having a substance use disorder. Substance use is associated with risks like accidents, injuries, poor academic performance, and adult substance abuse. Treatment needs to be comprehensive and address psychological, family, social, and developmental factors through approaches like family therapy, CBT, biofeedback, and social support programs to help teens regain their futures.
1) Chlamydia rates in Minnesota have been rising, reaching 319 cases per 100,000 people in 2011. Traditional strategies of screening and treating infected individuals have not been able to substantially reduce the rates.
2) In response, the Minnesota Chlamydia Partnership was formed to take a more comprehensive, community-based approach to addressing the epidemic. They developed a statewide Chlamydia Strategy focusing on five strategic areas.
3) Health insurance plans in Minnesota have initiated a three-year program to improve Chlamydia screening rates among providers. They are working with local public health and communities to implement the Minnesota Chlamydia Strategy.
John Harris, Chairman of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), discussed the significant body of information accumulating to demonstrate the link between employee well-being, optimal wellness outcomes, and business performance.
This document discusses using the Omaha System to document disaster recovery efforts following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It provides an overview of the Omaha System and its use, outlines the timeline of events and response efforts, and presents some case studies and problems encountered. Key interventions and outcomes are also summarized. The document concludes by discussing future directions for using the Omaha System and clinical documentation tools to support recovery and community health services.
This document discusses Phillip Blond's perspective on using civil society and association to address health inequalities in the UK. It notes decreases in civic engagement, volunteering, and social cohesion. Strengthening social capital by supporting community groups and encouraging participation in health programs could help reduce inequalities. Peer-to-peer communication and promoting personal responsibility are highlighted as strategies.
Ray Baxter from Kaiser Permanente's Community Benefit presented at the Bay Area Open Space Council's 2011 conference. More about the conference here: http://openspacecouncil.org/upload/page.php?pageid=53
This document summarizes maternal and child health in Indonesia, including progress toward achieving several Millennium Development Goals. It finds that while maternal mortality and child mortality rates have declined since 1990, disparities persist across regions and socioeconomic levels. Key factors influencing health outcomes include a mother's education, family income, access to skilled birth attendants and the healthcare system. Achieving further improvements will require addressing social determinants of health and reducing inequalities.
This document outlines a strategic planning process for a community health organization called HEAL. The process involves reviewing community data, risks, assets and literature to identify gaps. Community members provide input on healthy community conditions. HEAL staff then assess disparities, current assets and gaps. The goal is to choose upstream community factors to focus on that will stimulate healthy living. This could involve improving access to healthy foods, safe places to exercise or work environments. The data guides creating a 3-year vision focused on upstream changes to support community health.
Effective Strategies To Improve Maternal Health Among Refugee Women In Easter...IDDP UK
This document summarizes a presentation on improving maternal health among refugee women in Eastern Sudan. It identifies several key factors that prevent women from accessing family planning services, skilled delivery care, and emergency obstetric care. Through interviews with women and health workers, it was found that limited services, gender norms, and lack of autonomy prevent women from receiving the care they need. The document proposes using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to design a project to strengthen health centers' capacity and promote supportive social norms in order to ultimately improve maternal health in the refugee communities.
The document discusses the costs of chronic disease and poor health in the United States. Some key points:
- Chronic disease accounts for 75% of national health expenditures and $1.3 trillion in direct health costs in 2006.
- People with chronic conditions have healthcare costs that are on average $6,032 per year, five times higher than people without chronic conditions.
- Obesity alone costs the US $147 billion annually in healthcare costs.
The document promotes measuring population well-being across six domains to help improve health outcomes and lower costs. National, state, and local rankings are provided based on well-being surveys. Improving well-being is presented as a way to increase economic value by
Michael Samuelson, Keynote,Wellness at Work Conference, June 14, 2010Delaware State Chamber
This document discusses wellness and primary prevention as the keystone to transforming healthcare. It outlines that the current healthcare system focuses more on sickness and disease management rather than prevention. A shift needs to occur towards prioritizing health promotion and preventing disease to lower costs. A five step strategic approach is proposed: 1) Organize the population by risk level, 2) Conduct a corporate health audit, 3) Adjust corporate culture, 4) Implement programs to keep low risk low and move high risk lower, 5) Evaluate, update and maintain programs. The document argues that wellness is not just an individual responsibility but a shared social contract between society and individuals with both rewards and penalties.
Michael Samuelson, Keynote,Wellness at Work Conference, June 14, 2010Delaware State Chamber
This document discusses wellness and primary prevention as the keystone to transforming healthcare. It outlines that the current healthcare system focuses more on sickness and disease management rather than prevention. A shift needs to occur towards prioritizing health promotion and preventing disease. This will help lower costs by compressing morbidity. A social contract is proposed where society provides access to healthcare and supports prevention, while individuals make healthy choices and get recommended screenings. A five step strategic approach is presented for organizations to organize employees by health risk and implement wellness programs.
This document summarizes the findings and implications from two health impact assessments (HIAs) related to farm to school and school garden policies. Key findings include:
1. A farm to school reimbursement program and education grants could create hundreds of jobs and improve food security and student nutrition by increasing access to local foods in schools.
2. Farm to school programs positively influence students' diet and nutrition by increasing preferences for fruits and vegetables and consumption of healthy foods. This can lead to improved learning outcomes and a reduced risk of obesity.
3. Recommendations focus on prioritizing low-income schools and multi-component programs to maximize benefits related to employment, food security, and student health.
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Karen Timberlake on improving health at the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Gathering. It discusses how the US spends more on healthcare than other countries but has poorer health outcomes. It highlights factors outside of clinical care like behaviors, social and economic factors, and the physical environment that influence health. The presentation provides examples of collaborative community efforts in Brown and Menominee counties to improve early childhood development and reduce childhood obesity. It encourages participants to think about how they can influence health through their work and leadership in their communities.
Healthy People is a set of 10-year national objectives designed to improve health and reduce health disparities. Healthy People 2020 includes over 1,200 objectives across 42 topic areas and emphasizes health equity, social determinants of health, and life-long health. It provides measurable benchmarks to guide national health promotion and disease prevention efforts through collaboration across government agencies and sectors. The goals are to attain high-quality, long lives free of preventable disease; achieve health equity; create environments that promote good health; and promote healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Public health frame and approach to the prevention of child maltreatmentCasey Family Programs
Presentation by Sally Fogerty of Children's Safety Network (www.ChildrensSafetyNetwork.org) at Building Communities of Hope Event Oct. 23, 2012 in Springfield, Mass.
This document summarizes information about childhood obesity, including:
- Childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic, with over 30% of US adults and children overweight or obese. Obesity rates have increased across genders, ages, races and education levels.
- The costs associated with obesity have risen substantially, both in direct healthcare costs and indirectly through lost economic productivity. Risk of obesity is higher among teens without insurance or with Medicaid.
- Factors contributing to the rise in childhood obesity include decreased physical activity, increased consumption of calorie-dense foods, increased screen time, and environmental/socioeconomic factors. Breastfeeding has been shown to decrease risk of obesity later in childhood.
- Obesity
This document discusses substance use among teens and its negative impacts. It notes that as of 2009-2011, around 30-50% of teens reported using alcohol or drugs, with around 12% having a substance use disorder. Substance use is associated with risks like accidents, injuries, poor academic performance, and adult substance abuse. Treatment needs to be comprehensive and address psychological, family, social, and developmental factors through approaches like family therapy, CBT, biofeedback, and social support programs to help teens regain their futures.
1) Chlamydia rates in Minnesota have been rising, reaching 319 cases per 100,000 people in 2011. Traditional strategies of screening and treating infected individuals have not been able to substantially reduce the rates.
2) In response, the Minnesota Chlamydia Partnership was formed to take a more comprehensive, community-based approach to addressing the epidemic. They developed a statewide Chlamydia Strategy focusing on five strategic areas.
3) Health insurance plans in Minnesota have initiated a three-year program to improve Chlamydia screening rates among providers. They are working with local public health and communities to implement the Minnesota Chlamydia Strategy.
John Harris, Chairman of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), discussed the significant body of information accumulating to demonstrate the link between employee well-being, optimal wellness outcomes, and business performance.
This document discusses using the Omaha System to document disaster recovery efforts following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. It provides an overview of the Omaha System and its use, outlines the timeline of events and response efforts, and presents some case studies and problems encountered. Key interventions and outcomes are also summarized. The document concludes by discussing future directions for using the Omaha System and clinical documentation tools to support recovery and community health services.
This document discusses Phillip Blond's perspective on using civil society and association to address health inequalities in the UK. It notes decreases in civic engagement, volunteering, and social cohesion. Strengthening social capital by supporting community groups and encouraging participation in health programs could help reduce inequalities. Peer-to-peer communication and promoting personal responsibility are highlighted as strategies.
Ray Baxter from Kaiser Permanente's Community Benefit presented at the Bay Area Open Space Council's 2011 conference. More about the conference here: http://openspacecouncil.org/upload/page.php?pageid=53
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Are you looking for a long-lasting solution to your missing tooth?
Dental implants are the most common type of method for replacing the missing tooth. Unlike dentures or bridges, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone. In layman’s terms, a dental implant is similar to the natural root of the tooth. It offers a stable foundation for the artificial tooth giving it the look, feel, and function similar to the natural tooth.
The skin is the largest organ and its health plays a vital role among the other sense organs. The skin concerns like acne breakout, psoriasis, or anything similar along the lines, finding a qualified and experienced dermatologist becomes paramount.
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5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyDr. Sumit KUMAR
Breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) status is a common and complex condition that necessitates a multifaceted approach to management. HR+ breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This subtype is prevalent among postmenopausal women and typically exhibits a more indolent course compared to other forms of breast cancer, which allows for a variety of treatment options.
Diagnosis and Staging
The diagnosis of HR+ breast cancer begins with clinical evaluation, imaging, and biopsy. Imaging modalities such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI help in assessing the extent of the disease. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the biopsy sample confirm the diagnosis and hormone receptor status by identifying the presence of estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR) on the tumor cells.
Staging involves determining the size of the tumor (T), the involvement of regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of distant metastasis (M). The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system is commonly used. Accurate staging is critical as it guides treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
Endocrine Therapy
Endocrine therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for HR+ breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The primary goal is to reduce the levels of estrogen or block its effects on cancer cells. Commonly used agents include:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Tamoxifen is a SERM that binds to estrogen receptors, blocking estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is effective but may have side effects such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events.
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): These drugs, including anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, lower estrogen levels by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens to estrogen in peripheral tissues. AIs are generally preferred in postmenopausal women due to their efficacy and safety profile compared to tamoxifen.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulators (SERDs): Fulvestrant is a SERD that degrades estrogen receptors and is used in cases where resistance to other endocrine therapies develops.
Combination Therapies
Combining endocrine therapy with other treatments enhances efficacy. Examples include:
Endocrine Therapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are CDK4/6 inhibitors that, when combined with endocrine therapy, significantly improve progression-free survival in advanced HR+ breast cancer.
Endocrine Therapy with mTOR Inhibitors: Everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, can be added to endocrine therapy for patients who have developed resistance to aromatase inhibitors.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally reserved for patients with high-risk features, such as large tumor size, high-grade histology, or extensive lymph node involvement. Regimens often include anthracyclines and taxanes.
DECLARATION OF HELSINKI - History and principlesanaghabharat01
This SlideShare presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Declaration of Helsinki, a foundational document outlining ethical guidelines for conducting medical research involving human subjects.
1. Katya Mauritson, DMD, MPH (c)
Oral Health Unit Director
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
May 16, 2012
2. Special focus on 3 Winnable Battles
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Obesity
Oral Health
3. Oral Health
Why this matters
Periodontal disease is linked to cardiovascular disease,
diabetes and stroke
Colorado kids miss about 7.8 million school hours every
year because of mouth pain
An estimated 42 percent of working-age Coloradans and
approximately 67 percent of Colorado adults over 65 years
of age do not have dental benefits
4. Oral Health
The economic burden
•In FY09-10, 6,076 Colorado children received
hospital-based dental care costing Medicaid
$8,249,949
•Children’s Hospital has four operating rooms
dedicated to treating severe dental caries that are full
8 hours a day, 5 days a week – it is one of the top
three reasons for OR use at Children’s
•CDC: approximately$108 billion spent on dental
services annually (2010)
5. Percent of Colorado parents reporting that their child (age
1 through 5) first went to the dentist by 12 months of age,
2006-2010
5
Goal: 4.6% by 2016
4
3.4
2.9 2.8
Percent
3
2.1
2 1.6
1
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: Colorado Child Health Survey, Health Statistics Section, CDPHE
6. Percent of 3rd grade children in Colorado with sealants, Oral Health
Basic Screening Survey
50
Goal: 39% by 2016
40 37.1
35.2
Percent
29
30
20
10
0
2001-2002 2003-2004 2006-2007
Sealants = Percentage of 3rd Grade Students with dental sealants on at least one permanent molar tooth
Source: Oral Health Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
7.
8. Health Equity
NATIONAL INFLUENCES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
U.S. CULTURE & CULTURAL NORMS
+ =
ACCESS ,
HEALTH
PREGNANCY ECONOMIC PHYSICAL SOCIAL MENTAL UTILIZATION
BEHAVIORS & HEALTH & QUALITY QUALITY OF LIFE
OPPORTUNITY ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
CONDITIONS
CARE
EARLY
• Nutrition • Mental health • Health
MORBIDITY
CHILDHOOD • Income Built • Participation
• Employment Environment • Social • Physical status insurance
• Education •Recreation support activity • Stress coverage MORTALITY
•Food • Tobacco use • Substance • Received
CHILDHOOD • Housing • Leadership
•Transportation • Skin Cancer abuse needed care
• Political LIFE EXPECTANCY
• Injury • Functional • Provider
influence
Environmental status availability
• Organization • Oral health
ADOLESCENCE quality • Preventive
al networks • Sexual health
•Housing care
• Violence
•Water
• Racism • Obesity
ADULTHOOD •Air
• Cholesterol
Safety • High Blood
Pressure
OLDER ADULTS
Public Health’s Role in Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
•Advocating for and defining public policy to achieve health equity •Data collection, monitoring and surveillance
•Coordinated interagency efforts •Population based interventions to address health factors
•Creating organizational environments that enable change •Community engagement and capacity building
Colorado Department of Public Health - Social Determinants of Health Workgroup
9. Oral Health
Effective strategies
•Water fluoridation and school sealant programs
•Ensure effective implementation of the Affordable Care Act:
•Recruit, train and enable general dentists that currently do not
accept children on Medicaid to begin accepting Medicaid patients
•Train dental providers to care for young children and pregnant
women following Cavity Free at Three protocols
• Recruit and train culturally competent dental providers
• Oral health promotion strategies
10. Oral Health
Oral health collaborative: CDPHE, DHS, HCPF,
external partners
• Dental benefits
• CHP+ eligibility
• Sealant work group
• Fluoridation work group
• Messaging summit
• Data summit
• Communications
MH: Nearly $75 million in direct and hospital costs, and more than $1.33 billion in lost productivityObesity: Health care for conditions related to obesity costs Coloradans more than $1.6 billion each year
Kaiser study on Diabetes: cost savings in 3 years if dental benefit
By 2016,75 percent or more of the population served by community water systems receives optimally fluoridated water;increase to 4.6 percent the percentage of Colorado infants who get a dental checkup by age 1 year;Increase to 39 percent the percentage of Colorado third-graders who have dental sealants on permanent molars.
Dr. Bill Moss from Pew’s CDHP, talk about this access being an equity issueOverlay with poverty map
PCO: SDOH, CWF, CF3CF3, ECC, Healthy Teeth Happy Babies, water treatment plants, schoolsKey Public and Private PartnersColorado Partnership for Children’s Oral Health Oral Health ColoradoDelta Dental of Colorado FoundationCaring for Colorado Foundation CDA, CCHN, CDHA, CDPHE, HCPFExpansions of CHP+ and Medicaid (dental benefits) Health Insurance Exchange include dental care for children Expand school-based dental sealant programs
Community Water FluoridationTrending downwardHP 2020 goal: 79.6%Sealants as preventionCo 38 of 50 C- receiving preventive dental visits30th for CWF and losing ground (down from 2002 we were 24th at above 75%)Oral Health Unit & CDPHE work:BSS: child, Headstart and older adulsBurden DocumentData SummitGrant, legislative, informational communications: mobilize when defluoridating