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1 Health Before Sickness: A Justification for Medical Assistance Among Muslim Jordanians Safiyah Alkhawaldeh

2 Diabetes in Jordan 36% of Jordanians over the age of twenty five suffer from diabetes-up from 30% in just two years. 75% of deaths in Jordan are related to diabetes. 50% of Jordanians have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 (Obesity) Source: Jordan’s National Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics (NCDEG)

3 Workshop 3)Children targeted 1)Men targeted 2)Women targeted

4 Men's Workshop Proportions Scheduled Eating Times Physical Activity – Walking vs. Driving – Sports (soccer)

5 Women's Workshop Substituting ingredients 30 minute exercise a day – Belly dancing – Sit-ups – Pushups – Squats

6 Children's Workshop One-on-one hands on activities. Candy substitutes. Visual aids showing effects of diabetes. Testimonials from favorite cartoon characters.


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