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The National Prevention Strategy America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness

The National Prevention Strategy America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness. Susan M. Swider, PhD, APHN-BC, Rush University Susan_M_Swider@rush.edu ASTDN, Austin, TX May 8, 2012. National Prevention Strategy. Global Health Indicators (OECD, 2008). Global Health Indicators (WHO, 2006).

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The National Prevention Strategy America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness

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  1. The National Prevention StrategyAmerica’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness Susan M. Swider, PhD, APHN-BC, Rush University Susan_M_Swider@rush.edu ASTDN, Austin, TX May 8, 2012

  2. National Prevention Strategy

  3. Global Health Indicators(OECD, 2008)

  4. Global Health Indicators(WHO, 2006)

  5. Global Health Indicators(CIA World Factbook, 2009)

  6. US Health Outcomes • United States is a global leader in medical technology, treatment, and research, BUT • 47 million Americans lack health insurance • Health care costs at 14-16% GDP • Significant disparities in health access and outcomes across race and SES

  7. Social determinants of health • Economic and social conditions under which people live which determine their health. • Race/ethnicity • Income • Education • Housing • Civil unrest

  8. Proportion of Early Deaths Preventable by Treatment Type

  9. Contributions of Prevention and Medical Treatment to the 30 years of Increased Life Expectancy Achieved Since 1900

  10. Focus of U. S. Health Expenditures

  11. Vision and Mission of Public Health Healthy People in Healthy Communities Promote Physical and Mental Health and Prevent Disease, Injury, and Disability

  12. The Affordable Care Act In Addition to Coverage, Quality, and Cost… Unique Opportunities for Prevention

  13. National Prevention Council

  14. Advisory Group • 23 non-federal members • Statutory Role: • Develop policy and program recommendations • Advise National Prevention Council on prevention and health promotion practices

  15. National Prevention Strategy • Extensive stakeholder and public input • Aligns and focuses prevention and health promotion efforts with existing evidence base • Supports national plans

  16. Vision Working together to improve the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by moving the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on prevention and wellness.

  17. National Prevention Strategy

  18. Healthy and Safe Community Environments • Clean air and water • Affordable and secure housing • Sustainable and economically vital neighborhoods • Make healthy choices easy and affordable

  19. Clinical and Community Preventive Services • Evidence-based preventive services are effective • Preventive services can be delivered in communities • Preventive services can be reinforced by community-based prevention, policies, and programs • Community programs can promote the use of clinical preventive service (e.g., transportation, child care, patient navigation issues)

  20. Empowered People • People are empowered when they have the knowledge, resources ability, and motivation to identify and make healthy choices • When people are empowered, they are able to take an active role in improving their health, supporting their families and friends in making healthy choices, and leading community change

  21. Elimination of Health Disparities • Health outcomes vary widely based on race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and other social factors • Disparities are often linked to social, economic or environmental disadvantage • Health disparities are not intractable and can be reduced or eliminated with focused commitment and effort

  22. Priorities • Tobacco Free Living • Preventing Drug Abuse and Excessive Alcohol Use • Healthy Eating • Active Living • Mental and Emotional Well-being • Reproductive and Sexual Health • Injury and Violence Free Living Source: National Vital Statistics Report, CDC, 2008

  23. Recommendations (Example)

  24. Actions (Example)

  25. Partners Can…. (Example)

  26. NPS Implementation Resources: Indicators/Key Documents

  27. NPS Implementation Resources: Evidence by Recommendation

  28. Optimal Implementation

  29. Implementation and Dissemination • Encourage partners to create and execute their own NPS action plans • Health lens to work of agencies • Educate stakeholders on NPS • Regional meetings with regional NPC representation • Monitor and track progress • Support Prevention and Public Health Fund • Support CTG

  30. Implementation and Dissemination • Increase public awareness of clinical preventive services under ACA • Enhance prevention focus in all aspects of ACA • CCMI demonstration grants • IRS regulations on Tax exempt hospitals conducting community assessments • Explore concept of Resiliency

  31. For more information go to:www.healthcare.gov/nationalpreventioncouncil Contact the National Prevention Council at: prevention.council@hhs.gov

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