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Reoccurring Problems in San Bernardino County . Brianna Thomas HSCI 273 Software Applications in the Health Sciences 5/19/11. An Overview of Coronary Heart Disease. Coronary Heart Disease Defined Causes of Disease Population of the county with the disease Preventative Measures
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Reoccurring Problems in San Bernardino County Brianna Thomas HSCI 273 Software Applications in the Health Sciences 5/19/11
An Overview of Coronary Heart Disease • Coronary Heart Disease Defined • Causes of Disease • Population of the county with the disease • Preventative Measures • Access to Nutritious Foods • Walk Score
What is Coronary Heart Disease? • Coronary Heart Disease is caused by: • The narrowing of the small blood vessels. • These vessels supply • oxygen and blood to the heart. • The blood vessels become • narrow because of plaque.
Causes of Coronary Heart Disease Controllable Causes • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol Levels • Diabetes • Stress • Lifestyle Habits: smoking, inactivity, unhealthy diet.
Deaths from Coronary Heart Disease State, National and County
Preventive Measures • Have a well balanced diet. • Get regular fitness. • For smokers, try to quit. • Know the number for blood pressure • Know the number for cholesterol levels
How Does the County Play A Role In Resident’s Health? Become an Advocate of Health By: • Promote a Healthy Diet for Residents • Promote Physical Activity for Residents • Develop Stress Reducing Techniques for Residents
Access of Nutritious Foods for Area code 92407 Food Dessert • An area that has a limited selection to foods that are nutritious. • There is a lack of fresh foods • High rate of processed foods
Walk Score of 92407 A walk score is: The range in which individuals access is to good and services provided by the city. The walk score for 92407 based on 3 locations:
Simple Steps Resident can Take • Make Fitness Part of the Day: • In a parking lot, park at a safe distance from the entrance. • Take the stairs instead of an elevator • Workout during the commercial break • Take a walk during lunch break
Stress Reducing Techniques • Write in a journal an identify stressors • Physical activity • Learn to laugh more • Clean that problem area in the house • Breath Deep
Summary Prevention is key to success • Encourage Residents to Become: • More Active • Eat healthier • Make the County: • Walk able • Have Nutritious Foods