This document analyzes low birth weight rates in Pickens County, South Carolina. It defines low birth weight as under 5.5 lbs and describes its main causes as preterm birth and restricted fetal growth. Pickens County's rate of 8.6% is lower than the state average but higher than the national top rate of 5.9%. The document then examines determinants like maternal health, behaviors, socioeconomic factors and race. It outlines past interventions targeting issues like teen pregnancy, nutrition and prenatal care. Finally, it proposes future multi-level interventions through education, community support and policy changes to improve population health and reduce healthcare costs from low birth weight complications.
Danielle Matthews is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion and a minor in Microbiology. She is interested in a career as a Health Education Specialist to help educate people on behaviors to improve their health. This career has grown due to rising healthcare costs and the need to address chronic conditions through prevention and health promotion. As a Health Education Specialist, Matthews' responsibilities would include assessing community health needs, planning and implementing education programs, and advocating for improved access to healthcare resources. She plans to obtain a Master's degree in Public Health online to further her preparedness for this career.
The document summarizes the experiences and observations of a student during a reflection at the Mountain Lakes Access Health program. It describes observations of daily procedures like patient file reviews and interactions. It notes that many patients' primary needs were access to healthcare services and assistance. Case workers helped patients navigate enrollment and connect to programs. File reviews showed the program was effective in improving patients' health management over time. The reflection also involves a motivational interview and follow-ups with patients. Data from the First Steps program was entered, assessing over 1,000 parents and children on various health, economic, and social factors. The experience helped the student better understand enrollment processes and issues in healthcare.
GA House Study Committee on Health, Education, and School-Based Health Centers
Dr. Veda Johnson , Director of Partners for Equity in Child & Adolescent Health, Emory Univ School of Medicine
www.gacommissiononwomen.org
AIILSG
Book 2 chapter 8
School health and nutrition services are services provided through the school system to improve the health and well-being of children and in some cases whole families and the broader community.
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, Associate Director for Education, Division of Integrated Care & Public Health Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington
Latino Health Forum 2014
Book 2 Chapter 6
health education
A process aimed at encouraging people to want to be healthy, to know how to stay healthy, to do what they can individually and collectively to maintain health and to seek help when needed
The document summarizes a presentation on organizing health information in an eHealth environment according to citizen-centric principles and concepts. It outlines the background, methods, preliminary findings, conceptual information model, information management principles, and roadmap presented. The presentation calls for an iterative development process to involve stakeholders and promote a citizen-centric model for integrating new eHealth possibilities in New Zealand's health systems.
Danielle Matthews is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion and a minor in Microbiology. She is interested in a career as a Health Education Specialist to help educate people on behaviors to improve their health. This career has grown due to rising healthcare costs and the need to address chronic conditions through prevention and health promotion. As a Health Education Specialist, Matthews' responsibilities would include assessing community health needs, planning and implementing education programs, and advocating for improved access to healthcare resources. She plans to obtain a Master's degree in Public Health online to further her preparedness for this career.
The document summarizes the experiences and observations of a student during a reflection at the Mountain Lakes Access Health program. It describes observations of daily procedures like patient file reviews and interactions. It notes that many patients' primary needs were access to healthcare services and assistance. Case workers helped patients navigate enrollment and connect to programs. File reviews showed the program was effective in improving patients' health management over time. The reflection also involves a motivational interview and follow-ups with patients. Data from the First Steps program was entered, assessing over 1,000 parents and children on various health, economic, and social factors. The experience helped the student better understand enrollment processes and issues in healthcare.
GA House Study Committee on Health, Education, and School-Based Health Centers
Dr. Veda Johnson , Director of Partners for Equity in Child & Adolescent Health, Emory Univ School of Medicine
www.gacommissiononwomen.org
AIILSG
Book 2 chapter 8
School health and nutrition services are services provided through the school system to improve the health and well-being of children and in some cases whole families and the broader community.
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, Associate Director for Education, Division of Integrated Care & Public Health Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington
Latino Health Forum 2014
Book 2 Chapter 6
health education
A process aimed at encouraging people to want to be healthy, to know how to stay healthy, to do what they can individually and collectively to maintain health and to seek help when needed
The document summarizes a presentation on organizing health information in an eHealth environment according to citizen-centric principles and concepts. It outlines the background, methods, preliminary findings, conceptual information model, information management principles, and roadmap presented. The presentation calls for an iterative development process to involve stakeholders and promote a citizen-centric model for integrating new eHealth possibilities in New Zealand's health systems.
Cornelio_The Role of early care educatorsLila Life
This document discusses the role of early care educators in increasing health literacy to prevent childhood obesity. It finds that 1 in 5 children are overweight or obese, and early care educators can influence children's health literacy and obesity-related behaviors. The socioecological model shows that a child's social and physical environment affects their health decisions. The document argues that early care educators are well-positioned to positively impact children's health habits and literacy through improved nutrition education, parent engagement, and culturally-competent messaging and resources. With proper training, early educators can establish healthy foundations to prevent obesity and its long-term negative health consequences.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of health educators. It outlines the 10 essential services of public health that health educators work to implement, such as assessing community health needs, developing policies and plans to address issues, enforcing public health laws, and linking people to health services. The document also discusses strategies health educators use at various levels (individual, interpersonal, community, systems) to promote behaviors, attitudes, and environments that support health. Finally, it addresses challenges and opportunities for the health education profession in engaging communities and influencing policies.
Child-health practitioners in Iowa must find better ways to address family, neighborhood and economic factors that shape children' health and well being, according to CFPC executive director Charles Bruner and Debra Waldron, director and chief medical officer of the Child Health Specialty Clinics at the University of Iowa. They presented at the Iowa Governor's Conference on Public Health in Ames on April 5.
The document discusses Ayurvedashram's preconception care program. It aims to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies through biomedical, behavioral and social interventions before conception. The program addresses prevalent risk factors like obesity, smoking, stress and nutrition which can negatively impact fertility and pregnancy. It seeks to fill a gap in evidence-based resources for managing lifestyle factors known to influence conception and child health.
The document discusses the components of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) which aims to promote student and staff health and well-being. A CSHP includes administration, health services, education, environment, and family involvement components. It is overseen by a school health council comprising community stakeholders. The school nurse and teachers play important roles in implementing the program. Challenges to effective CSHP implementation include lack of funding, curriculum controversies, and addressing issues like violence and access to healthcare on school grounds.
Gender Analysis for Global Health_10.15.13CORE Group
This document provides an overview of gender analysis for global health programs. It defines key gender-related terms and discusses how gender influences health experiences and outcomes. Gender integration aims to remove barriers to good health by considering gender roles and norms. The document reviews USAID's policy on gender equality and female empowerment, which has the goals of reducing gender disparities and increasing women's empowerment. It also discusses how gender analysis can be applied to better understand the different roles and needs of women and men in a community in order to improve health program design and impact.
Transforming Gender Norms, Roles, and Power Dynamics to Reduce GBV: A Systema...MEASURE Evaluation
This document summarizes a systematic review of gender-integrated programming that aims to reduce gender-based violence (GBV). The review identified 55 interventions globally, with 12 located in South Asia. Most interventions engaged men and boys and employed transformative strategies like challenging gender norms and empowering vulnerable groups. Transformative programs effectively changed attitudes around GBV while accommodating strategies mobilized communities against practices like female genital mutilation. The review recommends continued involvement of men and boys in GBV programs combined with empowerment strategies and structural opportunities to achieve health and gender outcomes.
Program in Health Disparities Research 2012 Annual ReportMitchell Davis Jr
The document provides an annual report for 2012 from the Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. It discusses the community health advisory council, steering committee, investigators and affiliate members. It also summarizes research projects and grants awarded in 2012, education and training initiatives, and community engagement activities of the PHDR during the year. The report indicates that the PHDR continued meaningful initiatives in training, research and community engagement to improve health and reduce disparities.
Beginning in 2014 and continuing through 2017, Native American Health Center’s SBHCs incorporated social determinants of health questions into screening tools used with students. This presentation will provide an update on implementing these screening questions, specifically the challenges and strategies to responding effectively when students identify a need. The importance of leveraging internal resources, partnering with community agencies and building connections with school staff will be addressed in relation to specific identified needs. Models of clinic staff role expansion and internal capacity building, along with other challenges and adaptations will be shared as tools for helping participants plan for and engage in incorporating screening and evaluations of these important health indicators into their practices.
Josy Delaney has 22 years of experience in health education, including 12 years directing a Community Wellness Program and 10 years as a clinical exercise physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation. She oversees strategic planning and operations of the Community Wellness Program, coordinates prevention initiatives, and developed a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. She coordinates various community health education programs and engages in public speaking, radio shows, and community leadership roles to promote health and wellness.
Puentes de Salud is an innovative model that provides comprehensive medical services and health promotion programs to the Latino community in South Philadelphia. The program offers pediatric and women's health care through partnerships with local hospitals and clinics. It also addresses social determinants of health through educational programs, ESL classes, and exercise groups. Evaluation data found that most patients are Mexican immigrants and the top reasons for visits included diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The goals of Puentes de Salud are to provide medical services, develop long-term health strategies, and create a research partnership to advance Latino health outcomes.
This document provides an outline and introduction to adolescent reproductive and sexual health. It discusses the global and Indian scenario of adolescent health risks and determinants. Some key points:
- India has over 253 million adolescents aged 10-19 years.
- Adolescents face numerous health risks such as early pregnancy, HIV, violence, and malnutrition.
- Factors like early marriage, gender inequality, and economic pressures disadvantage many adolescents in India.
- The WHO guidelines emphasize improving adolescent health across healthcare levels and involving adolescents in related decisions. Government initiatives in India include programs like SABLA and RKSK.
- Adolescent friendly health services aim to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare to adolescents in a
iHV regional conf London: Professor Viv Bennett - The Future is HV 456!Julie Cooper
Presentation by Professor Viv Bennett at the Institute of Health Visiting Regional Professional Conferences 2015 - London.
Professor Viv Bennett is Director of Nursing for Department of Health and Public Health England.
The document discusses key equality issues for public health in Hertfordshire in 2013. It notes new opportunities like Healthwatch and duties to reduce health inequalities. It explains that health inequalities often express social inequalities and accumulate over the lifecourse. Factors from conception like birthweight through education and employment can influence later health outcomes. Reducing inequalities requires understanding diverse populations and ensuring equitable access to services. Hertfordshire faces challenges in preventing disease, managing illness, and changing social determinants of health over 15 years as its population, especially those over 65, grows substantially.
The document summarizes a community health leadership program designed to address health disparities. It describes the program's goal of developing community health leaders who can motivate behavior changes and influence policies. It found the program significantly improved participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to community health as measured by pre- and post-tests. It recommends increasing participation and opportunities for community outreach to further impact the served communities.
The document outlines goals and strategies for promoting health rights and combating the feminization of AIDS. It discusses how human rights violations like violence against women and lack of healthcare access exacerbate the AIDS epidemic. The document proposes three interventions: implementing rights-based healthcare systems; educating and empowering healthcare workers; and supporting comprehensive HIV prevention programs that respect women's rights and go beyond abstinence-only approaches.
This document discusses population-based health care practice. It describes how population-based nursing focuses on improving the health of entire population groups through health promotion, disease prevention, and addressing health disparities. Key aspects include identifying vulnerable populations, assessing community health needs and determinants, developing multidisciplinary interventions, and evaluating outcomes and the health status of the population.
Este documento descreve os sistemas de arrefecimento e lubrificação em automóveis. Descreve os principais componentes do sistema de arrefecimento, como o líquido de arrefecimento, válvula termostática, sensor de temperatura e reservatório. Explica também o funcionamento do sistema de arrefecimento e seus componentes no sistema de lubrificação do motor.
Cornelio_The Role of early care educatorsLila Life
This document discusses the role of early care educators in increasing health literacy to prevent childhood obesity. It finds that 1 in 5 children are overweight or obese, and early care educators can influence children's health literacy and obesity-related behaviors. The socioecological model shows that a child's social and physical environment affects their health decisions. The document argues that early care educators are well-positioned to positively impact children's health habits and literacy through improved nutrition education, parent engagement, and culturally-competent messaging and resources. With proper training, early educators can establish healthy foundations to prevent obesity and its long-term negative health consequences.
This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of health educators. It outlines the 10 essential services of public health that health educators work to implement, such as assessing community health needs, developing policies and plans to address issues, enforcing public health laws, and linking people to health services. The document also discusses strategies health educators use at various levels (individual, interpersonal, community, systems) to promote behaviors, attitudes, and environments that support health. Finally, it addresses challenges and opportunities for the health education profession in engaging communities and influencing policies.
Child-health practitioners in Iowa must find better ways to address family, neighborhood and economic factors that shape children' health and well being, according to CFPC executive director Charles Bruner and Debra Waldron, director and chief medical officer of the Child Health Specialty Clinics at the University of Iowa. They presented at the Iowa Governor's Conference on Public Health in Ames on April 5.
The document discusses Ayurvedashram's preconception care program. It aims to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies through biomedical, behavioral and social interventions before conception. The program addresses prevalent risk factors like obesity, smoking, stress and nutrition which can negatively impact fertility and pregnancy. It seeks to fill a gap in evidence-based resources for managing lifestyle factors known to influence conception and child health.
The document discusses the components of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) which aims to promote student and staff health and well-being. A CSHP includes administration, health services, education, environment, and family involvement components. It is overseen by a school health council comprising community stakeholders. The school nurse and teachers play important roles in implementing the program. Challenges to effective CSHP implementation include lack of funding, curriculum controversies, and addressing issues like violence and access to healthcare on school grounds.
Gender Analysis for Global Health_10.15.13CORE Group
This document provides an overview of gender analysis for global health programs. It defines key gender-related terms and discusses how gender influences health experiences and outcomes. Gender integration aims to remove barriers to good health by considering gender roles and norms. The document reviews USAID's policy on gender equality and female empowerment, which has the goals of reducing gender disparities and increasing women's empowerment. It also discusses how gender analysis can be applied to better understand the different roles and needs of women and men in a community in order to improve health program design and impact.
Transforming Gender Norms, Roles, and Power Dynamics to Reduce GBV: A Systema...MEASURE Evaluation
This document summarizes a systematic review of gender-integrated programming that aims to reduce gender-based violence (GBV). The review identified 55 interventions globally, with 12 located in South Asia. Most interventions engaged men and boys and employed transformative strategies like challenging gender norms and empowering vulnerable groups. Transformative programs effectively changed attitudes around GBV while accommodating strategies mobilized communities against practices like female genital mutilation. The review recommends continued involvement of men and boys in GBV programs combined with empowerment strategies and structural opportunities to achieve health and gender outcomes.
Program in Health Disparities Research 2012 Annual ReportMitchell Davis Jr
The document provides an annual report for 2012 from the Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. It discusses the community health advisory council, steering committee, investigators and affiliate members. It also summarizes research projects and grants awarded in 2012, education and training initiatives, and community engagement activities of the PHDR during the year. The report indicates that the PHDR continued meaningful initiatives in training, research and community engagement to improve health and reduce disparities.
Beginning in 2014 and continuing through 2017, Native American Health Center’s SBHCs incorporated social determinants of health questions into screening tools used with students. This presentation will provide an update on implementing these screening questions, specifically the challenges and strategies to responding effectively when students identify a need. The importance of leveraging internal resources, partnering with community agencies and building connections with school staff will be addressed in relation to specific identified needs. Models of clinic staff role expansion and internal capacity building, along with other challenges and adaptations will be shared as tools for helping participants plan for and engage in incorporating screening and evaluations of these important health indicators into their practices.
Josy Delaney has 22 years of experience in health education, including 12 years directing a Community Wellness Program and 10 years as a clinical exercise physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation. She oversees strategic planning and operations of the Community Wellness Program, coordinates prevention initiatives, and developed a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. She coordinates various community health education programs and engages in public speaking, radio shows, and community leadership roles to promote health and wellness.
Puentes de Salud is an innovative model that provides comprehensive medical services and health promotion programs to the Latino community in South Philadelphia. The program offers pediatric and women's health care through partnerships with local hospitals and clinics. It also addresses social determinants of health through educational programs, ESL classes, and exercise groups. Evaluation data found that most patients are Mexican immigrants and the top reasons for visits included diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The goals of Puentes de Salud are to provide medical services, develop long-term health strategies, and create a research partnership to advance Latino health outcomes.
This document provides an outline and introduction to adolescent reproductive and sexual health. It discusses the global and Indian scenario of adolescent health risks and determinants. Some key points:
- India has over 253 million adolescents aged 10-19 years.
- Adolescents face numerous health risks such as early pregnancy, HIV, violence, and malnutrition.
- Factors like early marriage, gender inequality, and economic pressures disadvantage many adolescents in India.
- The WHO guidelines emphasize improving adolescent health across healthcare levels and involving adolescents in related decisions. Government initiatives in India include programs like SABLA and RKSK.
- Adolescent friendly health services aim to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare to adolescents in a
iHV regional conf London: Professor Viv Bennett - The Future is HV 456!Julie Cooper
Presentation by Professor Viv Bennett at the Institute of Health Visiting Regional Professional Conferences 2015 - London.
Professor Viv Bennett is Director of Nursing for Department of Health and Public Health England.
The document discusses key equality issues for public health in Hertfordshire in 2013. It notes new opportunities like Healthwatch and duties to reduce health inequalities. It explains that health inequalities often express social inequalities and accumulate over the lifecourse. Factors from conception like birthweight through education and employment can influence later health outcomes. Reducing inequalities requires understanding diverse populations and ensuring equitable access to services. Hertfordshire faces challenges in preventing disease, managing illness, and changing social determinants of health over 15 years as its population, especially those over 65, grows substantially.
The document summarizes a community health leadership program designed to address health disparities. It describes the program's goal of developing community health leaders who can motivate behavior changes and influence policies. It found the program significantly improved participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to community health as measured by pre- and post-tests. It recommends increasing participation and opportunities for community outreach to further impact the served communities.
The document outlines goals and strategies for promoting health rights and combating the feminization of AIDS. It discusses how human rights violations like violence against women and lack of healthcare access exacerbate the AIDS epidemic. The document proposes three interventions: implementing rights-based healthcare systems; educating and empowering healthcare workers; and supporting comprehensive HIV prevention programs that respect women's rights and go beyond abstinence-only approaches.
This document discusses population-based health care practice. It describes how population-based nursing focuses on improving the health of entire population groups through health promotion, disease prevention, and addressing health disparities. Key aspects include identifying vulnerable populations, assessing community health needs and determinants, developing multidisciplinary interventions, and evaluating outcomes and the health status of the population.
Este documento descreve os sistemas de arrefecimento e lubrificação em automóveis. Descreve os principais componentes do sistema de arrefecimento, como o líquido de arrefecimento, válvula termostática, sensor de temperatura e reservatório. Explica também o funcionamento do sistema de arrefecimento e seus componentes no sistema de lubrificação do motor.
broadband and regional development
Biography
Dr. Flemming Just is professor at University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, and head of the Danish Institute of Rural Research and Development. He has a long experience in leadership of research and development projects, coordinator and member of many EU projects. He has recently published on second homes and rural development, broadband and regional development, municipalities and rural policies, and local food production and networks. Current projects deals with knowledge institutions and regional development, and local food production and experience economy. He is member of many regional and national boards and foundations, among others the Danish Strategic Research Council. He is also involved in concrete development, e.g. as initiator and chairman of the largest Danish food+experience economy network, Waddensea Products. Contact: Danish Institute of Rural Research and Development (IFUL) University of Southern Denmark Niels Bohrs Vej 9 6700 Esbjerg Denmark Tel. Dir. +45 6550 4220 Mobile +45 6011 4220 E-mail fj@sam.sdu.dk www.sdu.dk/iful
1. The document discusses a regional transition program in the Veenkolonien region of the Netherlands that aims to foster knowledge sharing and innovation through multi-actor cooperation across sectors like education, traffic, care, recreation, life, water, nature, and farming.
2. It establishes a "workplace" approach and process to facilitate integral, trans-sectoral, and trans-powerment collaboration between regional initiators, education and knowledge institutes, and other actors over 4 years through projects, with 250,000 student hours, 40,000 teacher hours, and 15,000 research hours allocated.
3. The workplace is envisioned as a learning and innovation environment that connects and interacts actors with a new,
Dirk Strijker - Professor in Rural Development and Chairman of the department of Cultural Geography at the University of Groningen, NL
Willem Foorthuis - President European Co-operation Network for Rural Development
This document provides a summary of Colleen J. Inniss-Gittens' professional experience and qualifications. She has over 15 years of experience in project management, marketing, and event planning. Some of her key accomplishments include managing the implementation of multiple projects such as bill payment systems, database cleanups, and branch openings for Barbados Public Workers Cooperative Credit Union. She has also held roles in marketing and event planning, developing strategies and managing campaigns. The document outlines her education, skills, and experience demonstrating her expertise in project management, marketing, and business administration.
Neil Ward - developing resilience in Europe’s rural economiesConferenceXtra
The document discusses developing resilience in Europe's rural economies. It characterizes rural economies as having smaller firms, higher self-employment and female entrepreneurship, and lower wages. Rural areas face challenges of distance and marginalization. The OECD's new rural paradigm recognizes rural opportunities from rural-urban migration, ICT, and tourism. A 2001 disease outbreak showed microbusinesses in rural areas can be both vulnerable and resilient by forging alliances and planning. Models of exogenous development focus on urban growth and limiting rural participation, while endogenous models harness local resources. A neo-endogenous model is a hybrid that maximizes local benefits through local networks, identity, and facilitators like universities and development agencies.
Dokumen tersebut merangkum perkembangan prosesor dari generasi ke generasi, dimulai dari prosesor 4004 hingga generasi kelima. Beberapa generasi prosesor penting adalah Intel 8086 (generasi pertama 16 bit), Intel 80286 (generasi kedua), Intel 80386 (generasi ketiga 32 bit), dan Intel Pentium (generasi kelima super scalar). Prosesor-prosesor dari produsen lain seperti AMD dan Cyrix juga dikembangkan untuk bersaing dengan prosesor-prosesor Intel.
Assessment Of factors associated with low birth weight babies born in RIMS ho...iosrjce
The study found that the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) babies born at RIMS Hospital in Imphal, Manipur, India was 6%. Key risk factors for LBW included young maternal age, primiparity, lack of antenatal care, low socioeconomic status, short inter-pregnancy interval, maternal underweight and anemia. Proper antenatal care, improved nutrition and socioeconomic conditions, and anemia management could help reduce the incidence of LBW.
One Planet Living is a vision and framework for sustainable communities that aims to demonstrate that people can live happy, healthy lives within the Earth's resources. It has 10 guiding principles and seeks to establish communities demonstrating these principles in at least 5 countries by 2009, including the UK, Portugal, China, South Africa, Canada and the US. One such community is Z-squared in the Thames Gateway region of the UK, which aims to provide zero carbon and zero waste homes for 5,000 people through sustainable design and mixed uses.
This document summarizes a study examining the impact of nutritional services provided by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on birth outcomes in the South Bronx. Interviews were conducted with six WIC program administrators. The responses suggested that pregnant women who enrolled in WIC early and followed the nutritional guidelines had healthier pregnancies and full-term babies, while those who abused drugs or did not receive prenatal care had poorer outcomes like preterm birth or low birth weight. In conclusion, adherence to the WIC program was found to lead to positive pregnancy outcomes, though more health education is still needed to help women change unhealthy behaviors.
The document discusses the high costs of poor quality food on public health. It notes that while medical care accounts for just 10% of health determinants, socioeconomic and environmental factors like the food system account for 20%. It describes how the current food system promotes obesity, diabetes and other diet-related diseases through an overabundance of cheap, unhealthy options and lack of access to healthy foods in many areas. It calls for systemic changes to make healthy, sustainable diets more available and affordable as a way to improve population health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs over the long run.
This document discusses the importance of integrating nutrition into development efforts. It summarizes 12 briefs on how good nutrition is essential and linked to achieving goals in various areas like health, education, gender equality, poverty reduction, and the environment. Undernutrition levels in developing countries are high, with over 150 million children affected. Improving nutrition can boost outcomes across sectors like reducing child mortality, bolstering education performance, empowering women, and supporting agricultural productivity. The briefs provide evidence of these impacts and recommendations for interventions to integrate nutrition into related policies and programs.
Speaker presentation from U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow leadership summit, Nov. 17-19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Find out more about this forum at www.usnewshot.com.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on tackling childhood obesity. The panelists were experts from major medical institutions across the US. They discussed trends showing rising rates of childhood obesity and the health risks that increase with severity of obesity. Treatment approaches discussed included lifestyle interventions, medications, and weight loss surgery. Barriers to care mentioned were lack of education and resources, as well as the need to address bias and stigma. The role of healthcare systems in population health approaches through primary care, advocacy, and supporting specialized obesity programs was also covered.
This document summarizes key topics relating to maternal and child nutrition covered in Chapter 13, including:
1) Definitions of food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition and trends showing reduced but still high levels of food insecurity in the US.
2) Guidelines for nutrition during pregnancy and lactation and recommendations to support breastfeeding.
3) Risk factors and consequences of childhood obesity and overnutrition.
4) Major federal nutrition programs and their role in supporting maternal and child health.
Childhood obesity has become a major global health problem, affecting over 42 million children worldwide as of 2010. In the United States, the rate of childhood obesity nearly tripled between 1980 and 2012. Obesity in children can lead to serious short-term and long-term health effects impacting the cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and immune systems. It is also associated with low self-esteem and social stigma. Preventing childhood obesity is important as obese children are more likely to be obese as adults. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and building healthy habits can help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Clinical Research Challenges and Best Practices in Pediatric Research in Canada - Dr. Al Wahab - 2015
Dr. Zeina AlWahab, M.D.
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, Ph.D., M.B.A.
This document provides an overview of nutrition in the life cycle, covering several life stages. It begins with an introduction to maternal and child nutrition, discussing the relationship between nutrition and pregnancy outcomes, low birth weight, lactation, and women's nutrition between births. It then covers nutrition and child development from infancy through childhood and adolescence. Key topics for adolescents include growth, nutrient requirements, weight issues, and dietary sources of vitamins and minerals. The document also discusses interventions to address nutritional problems for mothers and children, including supplementation and breastfeeding. It concludes with a chapter on the nutritional concerns of the elderly, such as changes in nutrient requirements and food pyramid recommendations with aging.
This document discusses various nutritional issues affecting different age groups in Nigeria. It provides vital health statistics showing high levels of malnutrition among women, infants, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Some key issues discussed include anemia, iodine deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and increasing rates of overweight and obesity. The document also examines causes of poor nutrient intake such as dietary, socioeconomic and disease factors. It recommends various strategies to improve nutrition, including food-based interventions, nutrition education, screening programs, and promoting breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
GRANT PROPOSAL (2nd DRAFT) for GOHW Mobile Kitchen ProgramPatrice Mitsos
This document is a grant proposal from Gift of Health & Wellness seeking funding for their Mobile Kitchen Program. The program aims to address the growing problem of childhood obesity in the US by teaching youths aged 6-14 and their families how to make healthier lifestyle choices. It will involve delivering nutritious prepared meals, teaching families how to cook meals using fresh local ingredients in their mobile teaching kitchen, incorporating gardening activities, and promoting physical exercise. The program will be evaluated based on participant reactions, learning, behavioral changes, and overall health impacts to determine if it helps reduce obesity and related issues among participants.
Causes - Consequences of Undernutrition ICPD - UNICEF.pdfHoangVu584336
This document summarizes UNICEF's priorities and strategies for attaining 2030 SDG nutrition targets for women and children. It discusses the causes and consequences of undernutrition across the lifecycle from baby to older people. Key causes include inadequate dietary intake, disease, food insecurity, inadequate care, insufficient health services, and unhealthy environments. Consequences include impaired development, increased disease risk, lost productivity and mortality. UNICEF's goal is to protect diets, practices and services that support optimal nutrition for all. It advocates for a systems approach integrating food, health, water/sanitation, education and social protection.
This document discusses childhood obesity as a global health concern. It provides information on what BMI is and how it is used to diagnose obesity in children. It describes the various health effects of childhood obesity, including psychological effects, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders and others. It discusses factors that contribute to childhood obesity such as genetics, diet, physical inactivity, and social determinants. Prevention strategies mentioned include improving access to healthy foods, increasing physical activity and making changes to the home and school environments.
Preconception care involves counseling women before pregnancy about nutrition, lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and other issues that could impact a future pregnancy. Components of preconception care include risk assessment, health promotion, medical intervention, and psychosocial intervention. The goals are to improve pregnancy outcomes, have a healthy baby, and support the mother's well-being.
This document summarizes trends in childhood obesity in the United States. It finds that obesity rates have doubled in children ages 2-5 and tripled in children ages 6-11 and 12-19 between 1976-2008. Currently, around 32% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. Obesity rates vary significantly by race and ethnicity, with non-Hispanic black and Hispanic youth having higher rates. Childhood obesity is associated with serious health risks that often continue into adulthood such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and psychological issues. A multifaceted response is needed that addresses individual, family, community and societal factors contributing to the current obesogenic environment experienced by many youth.
The document discusses childhood obesity. It defines childhood obesity and lists its main causes as sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. It notes that childhood obesity can lead to various health complications. It also examines statistics on childhood obesity rates among minority groups and income brackets, finding higher rates for low-income and some minority children. The document outlines stakeholders in addressing childhood obesity and strategies like lifestyle changes, nutrition education, and physical activity promotion.
Workshop 3: The Agriculture Nutrition Nexus and the Way Forward at The Caribbean-Pacific Agri-Food Forum 2015 (CPAF2015) taking place 2-6 November in Barbados with support from the Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy programme, organized in partnership with the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). http://www.cta.int/en/news/caribbean-pacific-agri-food-forum.html
In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, I developed and facilitated a community-based "Lunch and Learn" session. I provide background information, statistics and informational resources pertaining to the obesity epidemic. Additionally, I provided nutrition and fitness related strategies to foster a healthy lifestyle.
Soraya Ghebleh - Strategies to Reduce Childhood ObesitySoraya Ghebleh
This is a presentation from Soraya Ghebleh that looks at the problem of childhood obesity in America and offers potential policy and strategy solutions.
Gemma Wean- Nutritional solution for Artemiasmuskaan0008
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2. Health Outcome of Concern:
Low Birth Weight (LBW)
Definition: The percentage of live births with a low birth weight of
less than 2500 grams or about 5.5 lbs.
2 Main Reasons for Low Birth Weight Babies:
1) Premature birth- birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy
2) Fetal growth restriction (small for gestational age)- the baby does
not gain the weight he/she should prior to birth
3. Health Outcome of Concern:
Low Birth Weight (LBW)
Causes for Premature Birth and Fetal Growth Restriction:
1) Birth Defects- conditions from birth that affect/change the shape or
function of part of the baby’s body
Could affect the baby’s health and/or development
2) Infections- could slow the fetal growth in the womb
Some common infections:
Rubella (German measles)
Chickenpox
Toxoplasmosis
4. Low Birth Weight Complications
Respiratory-related complications
Brain bleeds
Heart problems and heart failure
Vision problems or vision loss
Intestinal damage
5. Cost of Low Birth Weight Births
These babies have increased hospital stays and complications which
increase healthcare cost.
Healthy, full-term baby hospital stay= about 2 days.
LBW baby hospital stay= about 13 days on average
Healthy, full-term babies cost about $600.
The average cost for LBW babies is about $15,100.
About 50% of families will use private or commercial insurance to cover
costs, and about 42% will use Medicaid to cover costs.
As of 2011, LBW babies cost the health care system about $26 billion
annually.
6. Low Birth Weight Rates
Top U.S. Performers: 5.9%
South Carolina range: 8.2-14.2%
South Carolina Average: 9.9%
Pickens County rate: 8.6%
Pickens County has a lower LBW
average than the SC average for LBW.
However, Pickens County has a higher
rate than the national rate.
Interventions should be implemented
in order to lower the current LBW
rates.
7. Pickens County (PI)
Pickens County is ranked 10th of the
46 counties in Quality of Life rankings.
Low birth weight is included in
Quality of Life ranking
8. Determinants of Low Birth Weight
MATERNAL EXPOSURES
Health behaviors
Tobacco use, alcohol use, and other substance use
and abuse
Access to health care
Prenatal checkups
Social and economic environment
Low socioeconomic status
Environmental risks
Environmental toxins related to poor neighborhoods
MATERNAL FACTORS
Health prior to pregnancy
Education status
Marital status
Nutritional status
Age
Less than 20 years old
Recent pregnancy
less than 6 months between pregnancies
9. Population Breakdown
Race 2009 2010 2011
Non-Hispanic
White
8.3% 6.7% 9.1%
Non-Hispanic
Black
13.2% 10.5% 21.9%
Non-Hispanic
Other
- 5.6% 17.4%
Hispanic 7.5% 9.7% 11.7%
All 8.4% 7.1% 10.4%
The population with the highest LBW rate
was Non-Hispanic black.
The non-Hispanic white population has a
considerably lower rate of LBW than all other
races.
Pickens County Low Birth Weight by Race Rates
10. Disparities in LBW could be
due to disparities in poverty
levels.
Related to income, education,
SES, etc. which are all
determinants of LBW
Poverty Rates by Ethnicity
Population Breakdown
11. Past Interventions and Policies
Reducing teen pregnancy has been a major determinant of interest in reducing the number
LBW babies born.
The most effective studies target young teens before they become sexually active, and they provide
access to contraceptives to the teens.
Ineffective campaigns do not target the teens early enough and/or do not target attitudes and
perceptions toward pregnancy, sex, and contraceptive use.
12. Past Interventions and Policies
The CDC has taken a preventative approach toward preventing birth defects, which can lead to
low birth weight, by intervening at prenatal care for women.
PACT
Planning ahead to get the recommended nutrition (folic acid) and regular prenatal visits
Avoid harmful substances
Alcohol, smoking, drugs, prevent infections that could all lead to LBW
Choose a healthy lifestyle
Healthy weight and manage chronic conditions
Talk to your healthcare provider
Safe medications and vaccines
This initiative is a great guideline for women who have access to care, are educated enough, and have
an income to support their nutrition and care, but this message is not going to be effective to the most
at risk women for LBW births.
13. Past Interventions and Policies
Some interventions have targeted maternal nutrition to reduce the number of LBW babies
Increasing participation and enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC)
Results showed that the risk for a LBW pregnancy decreased as enrollment time in WIC increased.
Improving maternal nutrition has been effective in reducing LBW births, however programs
have had difficulty because these types of programs are very expensive and hard to manage.
Multivitamin supplementation has been used as an alternative to increase maternal nutrition
in a simpler way, but these studies have not shown significant reductions in LBW births.
Iron and folate supplementation are already being used to decrease LBW, so increasing multivitamin
supplementation does not provide any additionally significant results.
14. Social Ecological Model
Almost every major, modifiable
determinant for LBW has been
intervened upon with variable
success.
The model can be used to
implement interventions at various
levels.
To be more successful, multiple
levels of determinants should be
targeted and intervention methods
should begin earlier- prior to
pregnancy.
15. Intervention Model
Inputs: educational materials, money, intervention staff
Activities: teen pregnancy prevention in middle schools, church-based nutrition education, community nutrition education
and demonstrations, increased education on healthy behaviors during pregnancy, increased access to healthy foods and
prenatal care
Outputs: the number of teens reached, the number of prospective mothers reached, the number of women educated on
nutrition prior to pregnancy
Outcomes: increased knowledge to prevent LBW, increased skills in how to prevent pregnancy (condom and other
contraceptive uses), increased healthy behaviors
Impact: reduction in LBW rates, decreased rates of premature death, decreased morbidity later in life, reduced healthcare
costs, improved population health
16. Future Interventions and Policies
In order to reduce low birth weights in Pickens County, community wide interventions should be considered at
every level of the Social Ecological Model.
Intrapersonal level: Interventions should target young girls, women, and mothers to increase knowledge about
healthy behaviors and nutrition prior to and during pregnancy. Young girls should be targeted early for pregnancy
prevention and substance use prevention(tobacco and alcohol).
Interpersonal level: Increasing support for women during pregnancy for good nutrition through the support of
family and friends through classes held at community centers and churches. Increasing support and decreasing
negative stigma surrounding contraceptive use among teens through education.
Organizational level: Mobilizing schools to increase promotion of teen pregnancy prevention in middle schools.
Community level: Promoting recreational centers hosting monthly nutrition talks and demonstrations of healthy
eating practices. Increasing the advertisement and accessibility of farmer’s markets for fresh foods.
Public Policy level: Changing sexual education and/or health education in schools to include key factors in
reducing LBW, such as healthy behaviors (avoiding alcohol and tobacco), nutrition, and importance of prenatal
doctor visits. Increased access and affordability to prenatal care for women.
17. Importance of Low Birth Weight to
Population Health
Babies born at a low birth weight are more likely to have certain
health conditions later in life than healthy, normal weight babies.
Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
LBW leads to conditions that are leading causes for premature
death and expensive chronic conditions (increased morbidity).
19. Triple Aim
Reducing the number of LBW births will…
increase the health of the population in the future by reducing
premature death and risk factors for leading morbidities
Reduce health cost per capita by decreasing the healthcare costs for
caring for low birth weight babies
Increase positive experiences in care by reducing the disparities in care
between women of different races/ethnicities, socioeconomic status,
education level, etc.
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