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Health Partnerships Through The Ages

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Health Partnerships Through The Ages

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    1. Health Partnerships Through The Ages Lawrence Eisenstein, MD Deputy Commissioner Nassau County Department of Health

    2. Healthy Babies WIC Perinatal Services Care Network Baby Basics Text for Babies MRC/CERT

    3. Healthy Youth Healthy Schools Partnership Healthy Schools for Healthy Youth (vending machines had sweetened sodas removed!) Girl Scouts of America (H1N1 POD) School Wellness Symposium Tobacco Stings Community Health Assessment

    4. Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices Obese: BMI of 30 or higher Statistically significant geographic findings: Blacks were more likely to be obese than Whites. Those in the Other race category were less likely to be obese than Blacks, Whites and Hispanics. Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices Obese: BMI of 30 or higher Statistically significant geographic findings: Blacks were more likely to be obese than Whites. Those in the Other race category were less likely to be obese than Blacks, Whites and Hispanics.

    5. Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9 Statistically significant geographic findings: Males were more likely to be overweight than females. Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyle Choices Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9 Statistically significant geographic findings: Males were more likely to be overweight than females.

    6. Nassau County Legislation Mandating Nutritional Information Artificial Trans Fats Banned From Restaurants On September 18, 2007, the NCBOH voted to restrict the use of artificial trans fats from all permitted food service establishments in the county. On April 1, 2008, the trans fat restrictions took effect for trans fats used for frying or in spreads and on April 1, 2011, the ban will go into effect for oils or shortening used for baking. Calorie Menu Labeling On September 10, 2009, the NC Legislature voted into law Calorie Menu Labeling legislation.

    7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985

    8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990

    9. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997

    10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000

    11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 We have never had an epidemic like this that we have been able to track so thoroughly and see. As I told you, this is conservative. About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese, which represents a doubling of the rate since 1980. We have never had an epidemic like this that we have been able to track so thoroughly and see. As I told you, this is conservative. About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese, which represents a doubling of the rate since 1980.

    12. Healthy Adults Walking trails Bike Trails (Hofstra to Eisenhower Park made with federal stimulus money) Discourage smoking (NY STOPS) Falls Prevention? Long Island Regional Planning council? grab bars in bathrooms for example!

    15. Healthy Seniors Roosevelt Walking Club (Roosevelt Field mall opens at 7AM daily with a marked 1 mile walking trail!) Falls Prevention….Nassau has highest per capita rate of falls leading to hospitalization in NYS. Grab bars Sidewalk repairs Walking, biking lanes Education about “fall-proofing” homes LIGEC…”Fall for Falls” Senior Citizens Affairs…Partners in H1N1 flu immunization

    16. Sidewalks

    17. Walking and Bike Path

    18. Look at the differences Look at the differences

    21. Vaccination Partners…All ages NS/LIJ NUMC NY Islanders Seniors Citizens Affairs Girl Scouts of America Local Legislators School Districts (Rockville Centre, Hicksville, Baldwin) DSS Religious congregations Union workers

    22. NCDOH Recommendations for Action Promote activity, lessen sedentary behavior (30 minutes a day/5-7 days a week) Create safe walking environments Create safe biking paths Create a Nassau Walking Trail throughout the county connecting communities Encourage access to grocery stores and markets/fresh fruits and vegetables Aging in Place, Neighborhood in Place Have your home and environment bring you from childhood to senior years comfortably.Aging in Place, Neighborhood in Place Have your home and environment bring you from childhood to senior years comfortably.

    23. Recommendations for Action (Continued) Grab bars in every new or renovated bathroom Promote use of handrails to prevent injury Senior-friendly housing needed within neighborhoods with close access to public transportation, shopping and health care Expand on Delivery of Health care needs in home

    24. Grab bars

    26. Thank You!!!

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