Strive: Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes is a prevalent disease that is reaching epidemic proportions of the world which is an increasing public health concern affecting society. Diabetes can be preventable with simple changes in lifestyle such as diet and an increase in physical activities.

Prevalence: "According to recent estimates, the prevalence of diabetes in the United States is predicted to be 8.9 percent of the population by 2025" (NIDDK).

Incidence: "Approximately 798,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed annually in the United States" (CDC-OC).

Target Audience: Financially enabled older adults.

Main Message: Motivating adults to make a change in their sedentary lifestyle.

Action Recommendation: Strive to make simple changes to your daily routine (eating, exercise, etc.).

References:

Diabetes Overview: NIDDK
http://www.cureresearch.com/artic/diabetes_overview_niddk.htm

Facts About Diabetes: CDC-OC
http://www.cureresearch.com/artic/facts_about_diabetes_cdc_oc.htm

Hassain, Parvez, Bisher Kawar and Meguid El Nahas. (2007). Obesity and Diabetes in the Developing World - A Growing Challenge. New England Journal of Medicine. January 18, 2007; 356(3).

McGinnis, J. Michael, Pamela Williams-Russo and James R. Knickman. (2002). The Case for More Active Policy Attention to Health Promotion. Health Affairs. 21(2).

Victor, Frank. (2006). The Economic Impact of Diabetes. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unite for Diabetes.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• HMI7544
• PSA
• Diabetes
• Epidemiology
• Mizzou
• Asian
• Girl

[appukutn]

Simple and straight forward... A+!

[po0kie120]

very cute and informative at the same time. definitely sends the right message...

[goodfella691]

This is a great idea...and I like the novel approach. If you're looking for suggestions...shouldn't have text displayed at the same time as the little girl speaking...should emphasize numbers with bigger font...But it's really wonderful!

[pinaychik17]

amazing job fellow apo-er =)

[Yunliner]

ssss

[mikecrehan]

cute. gets the point across. I learned something new. Did I mention it was cute! -J

[namjj5]

great job, fallon & anna! Y'all should go into the film biz...

-Nick!

[lahwc3]

Anna, great work! The little girl is a great attention getter. Very imfomative!

[dianerose88]

Great informative video!

[FFChik]

Love it!  Great job Anna.