1. Stronger memorial wellness fair
Preventable disease in the united states and worldwide

2. Welcome to building a healthier you….
At this booth our goal is to share insight and data collected regarding common preventable disease and ways to Build a Healthier you, during this presentation we will :
Identify the 5 common disease that affects both the United States and Worldwide
Identify common behaviors and/or habits that may be contributing to the spread of the disease
Compare the similarities and differences in situation/circumstances between the US and Worldwide
Identify the 7 dimensions of Wellness
Identify common behavior and/or habits that may be able to contribute to the decline of the disease
Overview of booth information

3. NOT REPORTED IN TOP 5 STATS
THE FURIOUS FIVE: Preventable disease in the united states and worldwide…
Heart Disease
Cancer
Lower Respiratory Disease
Stroke
Unintentional Injuries
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
UNITED STATES 2014 (₁)
WORLDWIDE
2012 (₂)
Heart Disease
92,000
7.4 MILLION
Cancer
84,000
1.6 MILLION
Lower Respiratory
29,000
3.1 MILLION
Stroke
17,000
6.7 MILLION
Unintentional Injuries
37,000
NOT REPORTED IN TOP 5 STATS
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
In this statistical chart it is breath taking when you compare the number of lives lost Worldwide to the United States.
(1),(2).
Source: Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading us causes are preventable (1) , The top 10 causes of death. (2014), May 1 (2)

4. Situations/circumstances that contribute negatively to these diseases in the united states and worldwide….
Stress from Work
Tobacco Use
Overweight/Bad Diet
Air Quality and Pollution
Excessive consumption of Alcohol
Un-safe home or work environment
Drug Use/Abuse
There is a quote by an author unknown that says “Your body is the vehicle in which you travel throughout life; treat it like the precious entity it is”. This slide does not need any further cementation, it is straight forward and self explanatory the very things we take pleasure in, need or have a hard time avoiding is hurting us (3).
Being Alone or Have difficulty connecting with others
Financially Handicap
Source: Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading us causes are preventable (1) , The top 10 causes of death. (2014), May 1 (2)

5. United states Worldwide
Situation/circumstances at a closer glace: the comparison from the us to the world…
United states
Worldwide
Tobacco/Alcohol Use
Lack of physical activity
Lack of a healthy diet
Community does not have healthy resources i.e. a fresh market, farmers market, vegetable stand
Financial Class/Low Income
Air Pollution (Automobiles/Buses)
Careless life choices (misuse abuse drugs illegal/prescribe, not wearing seatbelts, slip and falls, etc.)
Work related stress not taking time away to decompress
Readily availability to unhealthy food, snacks and carbonated drinks
Overweight/Obesity
Do not take full advantage of social service assisted programs i.e. meals on wheels, medical transportation, prescription assistance
Under Weight
Immunizations/Vaccinations not readily available or accessible depending on your financial class
Tobacco/Alcohol Use
Lack of physical Activity
Lack of social service resources
Air Pollution (Industrial/toxins)
Lack of sustainable Work
Unsafe Drinking water
Lack of healthy diet
Community does not have healthy resources i.e. a fresh marker, farmers market, vegetable stand
Financial class/low income
*blue reflects the same issues. *gold reflect similar but different. (reference 1,2).
Source: Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading us causes are preventable (1) , The top 10 causes of death. (2014), May 1 (2)

6. 7 dimensions of wellness….
Environmental
Physical
Emotional
Social
Occupational
Spiritual
Intellectual
Reference (3).The habits and behaviors that contribute in a negative or positive can fall into multiple categories within the 7 dimensions of wellness. For example overweight can identify with the physical, wellness and social dimensions .
Source: Robbins, G., & Powers, D. (2011)

7. Defining the 7 dimension of wellness..
Physical Dimension
Operation of the body; strength, flexibility, composition and endurance
Intellectual Dimension
Stimulation of your mind by learning and partaking in creative and mental activities
Emotional Dimension
Adjusting to life circumstances and the ability to maintain relationships with a partner and your community
Spiritual Dimension
Believing in yourself (self-esteem), having believe in principles and values, belief in a higher be
Social Dimension
Getting along with others, connecting and building bonds. Having close relationships with family and friends, involved with the community
Occupational Dimension
A work place that support work life balance will aide in a personal being content. With the majority the day if you are not working from home it is spent at the office, choosing a career/job that interest you will lessen the blow of you have to be there more than you are home
Environmental Dimension
The preservation and protection of plants and wildlife, tap back into natural resources for healthier environment around us
Reference (3).
Source: Robbins, G., & Powers, D. (2011)

8. Take your health into your own hands by embracing a few prevention functions:
wellness
Annual Health Exams
Smoke Cessation
Limit or remove recreational drugs, and excessive alcohol usage from your routine
Manage and Maintain any Diagnosed condition(s)
Annual Wellness Screenings
Exercise
Balanced Diet
Take vacations from work
Engage in Educational, Spiritual, Arts and/or Social activities
Become involved with community service, activities and/or philanthropy
Maintain genuine relationships
In closing…as mentioned in a previous slide your body is the vehicle you move through life in. Take care of it and it will take care of you, good health and wellness are the essential ingredients to a longer and happy life span (4).
Source: The Power of Prevention; Chronic Disease...the Public Health Challenge of the 21st Century. (2009).

9. Reference page…
Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading us causes are preventable. (2014, May 1). Retrieved from
The top 10 causes of death. (2014, May 1). Retrieved from
Robbins, G., & Powers, D. (2011). Chapter 1: Understanding Wellness. In A wellness way of life (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
The power of prevention; chronic disease...the public health challenge of the 21st century. (2009). Retrieved from
Reference page for citations used throughout this presentation.