INTRODUCTION PREVENTION

In this topic we will be looking at and discussing how to prevent social exclusion in young people and in particular which approaches and common values are important to the young person, the people who work with them and society in general. INTRODUCTION PREVENTION

PREVENTION KEEPING HEALTHY, HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE INTRODUCTION

These are the subjects we will be discussing in this topic. The cake is divided into four different “wedges”, where all of the parts have equal importance and link together to help in the prevention of dropping out of education, which can lead to social exclusion and other issues. INTRODUCTION Drugs and alcohol addiction Healthy living Bullying Motivation and self esteem

KEEPING HEALTHY / HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Drugs and alcohol addiction Healthy living Bullying Motivation and self esteem

Why? Public health is about helping people to stay healthy, and protecting them from threats to their health. The government wants everyone to be able to make healthier choices, regardless of their circumstances, and to minimise the risk and impact of illness. Change4Life is the Government initiative that aims to improve diet and fitness levels amongst the UK population. In Germany they’ve got “Fit statt Fett” or “Deutschland bewegt sich” CONCERNS

The British campaign is supported by the Department of Health and intends to target the growing problem of obesity in a very hands-on, positive way, by instilling healthy eating and exercise habits into people from a young age. The idea is that good eating habits formed early on in life will be carried forwards into adulthood. The campaign slogan is ‘Eat well, Move more, Live longer’ and the simple message has been designed to create a holistic approach to weight and health problems. It aims to encourage individuals to address all areas of their lifestyle with regards to safeguarding their future health and well being and that of their children.‘Eat well, Move more, Live longer’ CONCERNS

DISCUSSION TOPIC Nu Sxool & R5 - Loud - Change for Life Summer dance routine

UK: According to estimates from Public Health England, two thirds of adults and a quarter of children between two and 10 years old are overweight or obese. Obese children are more likely to become overweight adults and to suffer premature ill health and mortality, and by 2034, 70 per cent of adults are expected to be overweight or obese.two thirds of adults quarter of children between two and 10 years Obese children are more likely to become overweight adults STATISTICS

It's medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer, up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer, a 30% lower risk of early death, up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis, up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture, a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults), up to a 30% lower risk of depression, up to a 30% lower risk of dementia. THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHY LIVING

UK: PLACES TO GO FOR FURTHER ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

This training program can be used by everyone who in their work come in contact with young people, and above all to personnel groups, often multidisciplinary, who will be able to, based on the same values and knowledge, cooperate in their work with young people at risk of social exclusion.

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