Diabetes Prevalence Tamillia Cherry Walden University

Population Information Associated with Illness Incidence The incidence of diabetes targets two groups including children and adolescents as well as adults. Kids and Teenagers Incidence Between 2011 and 2012, yearly approximations by SEARCH revealed that the yearly number of kids and youths aged below 20 years had type 2 diabetes. The number of these individuals having the condition was approximately 17,900. When it comes to diabetes type 2, more than 5,300 children aged between 10 and 19 years were diagnosed during the same period In the event of kids and youths below20 years, the highest diagnoses rates prevailed among non-Hispanic whites for type 1 diabetes as opposed to the other ethnic and racial groups within the U.S. (CDC, 2019) Regarding the kids and teenagers between 10 and 19 years, the minority individuals within the U.S. portrayed increased type 2 diabetes cases when likened to non-Hispanic whites.

Population Information Associated with Illness Adults’ Incidence During 2015, an approximated 1.5 million diabetes incidences emerged with 6.7 for 1,000 individuals within the U.S. over 18 years diagnosed with the condition. Over half of the incidences prevailed among adults between the ages of 45 and 65 years, while the numbers for women and men were almost equal In the event of the individuals of Hispanic origin, the incidence was around 8.4 for every 1000 people and 9.0 for every 1,000 people among non-Hispanic blacks. The rates for these two groups was higher when compared to the one of the non-Hispanic whites, which was around 5.7 cases for every 1,000 individuals between 2013 and 2015 (CDC, 2019)

Population Information Associated with Illness Prevalence Diabetes mellitus ranks as the major disability and death cause globally According to 2011 estimates, the prevalence rate was around 8 percent, while estimates reveal that it will grow to 10 percent during 2030 Almost 80 percent of individuals situated in middle and low-income nations, while the illness mostly affects those situated in the east Pacific and Asia regions During 2011, China ranked as the nation with the biggest adult number having diabetes with 90 million individuals. India followed with 61.3 million whereas Bangladesh came third with 8.4 million Nonetheless, numerous governments together with policymakers lack awareness regarding the present diabetes prevalence rate and the chances for a future increase in occurrence together with the intense repercussions the illness would bring (WHO, 2018) Nonetheless, having understanding regarding diabetes prevalence and associated risk forces would increase understanding of the illness leading to formulation of new approaches and policies that would assist in management and prevention of the disease.

Population Information Associated with Illness High-Risk Groups The risk for developing diabetes, especially type 2 rises with age, especially once individuals reach 45 years Being obese or overweight also serves as a key risk force, especially for those having additional weight in their waist Hence, individuals below 45 years can acquire diabetes in the event that they are overweight or significantly genetically predisposed Studies also reveal that overweight Hispanic kids portray various circulation abnormalities that predispose them to developing type 2 diabetes Additional risk forces comprise of the history of the family with the disease, increased fat levels in blood, inactive lifestyles, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure (Joslin, 2019) Nonetheless, these forces do not mean that individuals would acquire diabetes, although they need regular screening for the condition.

Population Information Associated with Illness Demographics On demographics, it is crucial to understand the manner in which diabetes affects individuals within the U.S., particularly based on ethnic/racial background For the individuals diagnosed with diabetes in terms of race or ethnic background, they comprise of Alaskan Natives/American Indians 15.1 percent, which was the highest rate. The non-Hispanic blacks followed at 12.7 percent. Hispanics came third at 12.1 percent. The Asian Americans were fourth at 8.0 percent. The non-Hispanic whites came last at 7.4 percent. By breaking down Asian Americans, diabetes prevalence is at Asian Americans 11.2 percent, leading them to serve as the most affected. The Filipinos come second at 8.9 percent. The other Asian Americans come third with 8.5 percent. For the Chinese , they come last at 4.3 percent). In breaking down the Hispanic adults, the prevalence rates include Mexican Americans is among the highest at 13.8 percent. The Puerto Ricans follow at 12.0 percent. Cubans ranks third in the process at 9.0 percent. In the event of the South and Central Americans that come last at 8.5 percent (Diabetes, 2019).

Health Behavioral Theory/Model Regarding the health behavioral theory/model adopted for in the case of diabetes, it is the Health Belief Model The reason for choosing the model is that it plays a crucial role when it comes to identifying change in behavior within a healthcare setting It plays an essential role in forecasting and elucidating behaviors attributed to health, particularly those linked to uptake of healthcare services The model is especially essential since it requires patients to adopt behavior that would permit them to care for their health This is quite essential particularly when it comes to individuals managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes Thus, the model is essential on boosting care services to boost diabetes management

Overview of Prevention Stages Primary Primary stage of prevention focuses of hindering injury or illness before it emerges This practice entails limiting exposures to things resulting to an injury or disease, changing behaviors resulting to exposure, and boosting resistance to injury or illness This practice is quite essential when it comes to hindering persons from acquiring illnesses, particularly chronic illnesses, which would have negative imp0lications on their overall health wellbeing all their lives When it comes to diabetes therefore, an ideal means of exercising primary prevention would revolve around educating individuals about safe and healthy habits (IWH, 2015). These would mostly relate to exercising regularly and eating healthy foods

Overview of Prevention Stages Secondary The secondary means of prevention focuses of minimizing the influences of an illness or injury, which has already emerged Doing this requires detecting as well as treating an injury or illness soonest possible to reduce or stop its progress This can also be carried out through encouraging individual approaches for preventing recurrence and re-injury as well as deploying initiatives that would allow individuals to return to their initial function and health hence hindering long-term health issues When it comes to diabetes, secondary prevention revolves around regular screening tests and exams to identify an illness during the initial stages (IWH, 2015) People can also receive daily exercise programs, diet, or low-dose medications to hinder the illness from escalating further.

Overview of Prevention Stages Tertiary The tertiary means of prevention usually focuses on softening the effects of a continuing injury or disease whose effects last during the longer term The practice entails assisting individuals in managing sophisticated and long-term health issues, particularly those that are chronic in nature, such as diabetes These facilitate in improving the capacity for functioning, life quality, as well as life expectancy (IWH, 2015) For the individuals suffering from diabetes, individuals can be subjected to chronic illness management program or support groups, which share ideas to the members on ways of living healthy lives.

Overview of Prevention Stages Applying Health Behavioral Theory/Model to Stages The Health Belief Model can apply to the different prevention stages in various ways When it comes to the primary stage, it can facilitate in encouraging behaviors, which individuals should adopt to hinder them from acquiring the illness, such as through exercising and eating healthy foods On secondary prevention, the model would apply through allowing individuals to practice behaviors, such as seeking medication, eat healthy, or exercise to ensure that the illness does not escalate to uncontrollable levels In the event of the tertiary prevention, it the Health Belief Model applies in such a manner that it encourages people to seek support from members suffering from similar conditions and enroll in programs that can allow them to live healthy lives.

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