Preventable Diseases Presented by: Daniel Sibomana Date: January 31, 2016

Presentation Agenda Top causes of preventable diseases in U.S Comparison of preventable diseases in Worldwide and in the US Seven dimensions of wellness Strategies to reduce preventable diseases

Top Five Cause of Preventable Diseases in US Heart Diseases Cancer Chronic lower respiratory diseases Stroke Unintentional injuries ("Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of five leading US causes are preventable| CDC Online Newsroom | CDC," 2014)

Comparison between US and Worldwide Preventable Diseases In U.S Faces five leading preventable diseases Diseases impact almost similarly in all states HIV is no longer one of the leading preventable diseases ("Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of five leading US causes are preventable| CDC Online Newsroom | CDC," 2014) Worldwide Faces ten leading preventable diseases Diseases impact differently in different countries of the world HIV is still among one of the leading preventable diseases ("WHO | The top 10 causes of death," 2014)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 1. Physical dimension: Refers to the functional operation of the physical fitness Includes muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition (Robbins, 2011). ("Exercise and Physical Fitness," n.d.)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 2. Intellectual dimension  Refers to the use of mind  Involves a continuous acquisition of knowledge throughout life (Robbins, 2011) (Robbins, 2011)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 3. Emotional dimension  Refers to the ability to laugh, enjoy life, adjust to change, cope with stress and maintain intimate relationships (Robbins, 2011). ("Emotions Creativity and Design," n.d.)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 4. Spiritual Dimension  Involves the personal search for meaning and direction in life  Is mostly shown when people identifying a creator, a god, or a specific religion (Robbins, 2011) (Daley-Bailey, 2013)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 5. Social dimension  Refers to how everyone must interact with people  Involves the ability to get along with others, appreciate the uniqueness of other and fell connect to others (Robbins, 2011) (Caddell, 2010)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 6. Environment dimension  Refers to the preservation of natural resources as well as the protection of plant and wildlife  Is also related to our biological needs which include safe air, water, and food (Robbins, 2011). (Savell, 2013)

Seven Dimensions Wellness 7. Occupational dimension:  Involves deriving personal satisfaction from your vacation.  Refers to how much and in what you spend your time (Sahadi, 2015)

Strategies to reduce diseases 1. Regular physical Activities:  Controls weight,  Reduces risks for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and some cancers  Strengthens the bones and muscles ("the power of prevention," 2009) Image source

Strategies to reduce diseases 2. Good nutrition  Lowers risk for heart diseases, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis  Reduces certain heart diseases and certain cancers ("the power of prevention," 2009)

Strategies to reduce diseases 3. Avoiding tobacco usage  Causes different diseases like: Heart diseases, Cancers Chronic respiratory diseases ("the power of prevention," 2009) ("smokers lungs: causes lung cancer in non smoker," 2012)

Strategies to reduce diseases 4. Avoiding excessive alcohol use  This results in: Myocardial infraction Unintended pregnancy Interpersonal violence Finally death Image source

Conclusion ("the power of prevention," 2009) Image source HEALTH & WELLNESS

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