KNES 375 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Coronary Artery Disease, Healthy People Program, Colorectal Cancer
24 Jan 2019
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Health & fitness trends (part 2: healthy people 2010 = usa"s contribution to who"s health for all strategy. Had 2 main goals which were addressed through 467 objectives and 28 focus areas: Activity, which was addressed through 15 specific objectives. More physically active means you get more health and wellness: physical activity reduces premature mortality, specifically, coronary heart disease (chd, hypertension, colon cancer, type ii diabetes mellitus, not regularly active, 60% of americans, 52% of canadians. Inactive: 35% of americans (18+); 73% of americans (12-17, 25% of canadians (18+); 77% of canadians (12-17) Inactivity more prevalent in: women, ethnic minorities, seniors and youth. Canadian statistics: five most important factors in maintenance of health and quality of life (qol, 1. Above low-income cut off (have to be above minimum age, need money to support active lifestyle: 2. Active (engaging in activities of daily living that engage in the hr: 3.
