Discuss prevention measures related to type 1 Diabetes (lifestyle modifications related to diet, exercise, smoking etc.)

Use this website as well——>www.healthypeople.gov
1. Choose a topic related to health from Healthy People 2020 found at HEALTH PROMOTION ASSIGNMENT
Objective: To research a topic related to health and the impact of health promotion activities on
the potential outcomes of that particular identified problem. (Topic to be approved by
Instructor on Week 2)
Submit a 3-page double spaced type written paper addressing the criteria below.
Criteria:
1. Choose a topic related to health from Healthy People 2020 found at www.healthypeople.gov
(ex: Heart disease, Hypertension etc.) or Veterans Health Council found at
www.veteranshealth.org.
2. Define the significance of the problem (how big is the problem, how serious, how many
people does it affect, what are the costs associated with the problem, what are the goals of
Healthy People 2020 related to the problem?).
3. What are measures aimed at early detection for the problem (who is at risk, what are the risk
factors both modifiable and non-modifiable? screening?)
4. What are the clinical manifestations (signs and symptoms?)
5. Discuss prevention measures related to the problem (lifestyle modifications related to diet,
exercise, smoking etc.)
6. Brief description of an organization and available services/resources for patients, families and
health professionals related to this problem (ex: American Heart Association, National Breast
Cancer Society
(ex: Heart disease, Hypertension etc.) or Veterans Health Council found at
www.veteranshealth.org.
2. Define the significance of the problem (how big is the problem, how serious, how many
people does it affect, what are the costs associated with the problem, what are the goals of
Healthy People 2020 related to the problem?).
3. What are measures aimed at early detection for the problem (who is at risk, what are the risk
factors both modifiable and non-modifiable? screening?)
4. What are the clinical manifestations (signs and symptoms?)
5. Discuss prevention measures related to the problem (lifestyle modifications related to diet,
exercise, smoking etc.)
6. Brief description of an organization and available services/resources for patients, families and
health professionals related to this problem (ex: American Heart Association, National Breast
Cancer Society