Health Issue/Prevalence Health Promotions Approach: A Case Study

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Health Issue/ Prevalence Health promotion measures Approach
Diabetic mellitus - 9.3 % of the population had diabetic (ADA 2012) Regular exercise and balanced diet can control blood sugar and complications of diabetics. I will teach my diabetic patients about the diet plan, which includes meals and snack, low salt low fat nutritious diet. Will explain about the importance of daily exercise.
Osteoporosis -70% of women above the age of 80 years have osteoporosis (WHO) Weight bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D contained foods. Teach the patients about regular exercise, sufficient amount of dietary calcium, limit caffeine and alcohol intake and Vitamin D is important for absorbing calcium.
Coronary Artery Disease -Approximately 785,000

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