ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
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Guidelines

• RESPECT
• All groups must listen when others are talking!
• SHARE
• Give all group members a chance to speak and
  share their opinion!
• OPEN MIND
• Keep an open mind, listen and consider other
  peoples views!

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Roundtable DiscussionLifestyle Disease

• Groups
• Cardiovascular Disease /Hypertension
• Obesity-related Diseases
• Cancers
• Diabetes

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Cardiovascular Disease

• Definition Cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular
  disease refers to the class of diseases that
  involve the heart and/or blood vessels (arteries
  and veins). While the term technically refers to
  any disease that affects the cardiovascular
  system, it is usually used to refer to those
  related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease).
  These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms,
  and treatments.

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Hypertension

• Hypertension - commonly referred to as "high
  blood pressure", is a medical condition where the
  blood pressure is chronically elevated.

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Obesity Trends Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990,
1995, 2005
(BMI ?30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 54
person)
1995
1990
2005
No Data lt10 1014
1519 2024 2529
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Cancer

• What is Cancer? ( www.cancer.org )
• A group of diseases in which there is
  uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells in
  the body.
• Cancer is the second leading cause of death in
  the U.S.
• What causes Cancer?
• Most cancers come from a combination of factors
  that are
• Inhereditable which are uncontrollable (
  gender, genetic inheritance, or age).
• Environmental- which are somewhat controllable (
  environmental pollutants). A person may be
  exposed to a carcinogen or cancer-causing agent
  such as asbestos or pesticides
• Behavioral- which are controllable ( smoking
  behavior, exposure to UV rays, and diet)

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How can I check for skin cancer and how often
should I check? You should perform monthly skin
self-exams. This will help you be aware of your
skin and keep track of any changes by using a
skin map to chart your existing moles, birthmarks
and other skin growths. If you notice any
changes, consult your dermatologist.   Remember
the ABCDE warning signs Asymmetry of lesion
Border (uneven borders) Color variation
(many shades of color within a lesion) Diameter
greater than 6 millimeters (pencil eraser)
Evolving/Elevation (lesion is growing in height)
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What is diabetes?

• disease in which the body cannot properly use
  blood sugars or glucose!
• Glucose a sugar that is one of the bodys main
  sources of fuel.

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What happen when you have diabetes?
                              High blood sugar
can cause kidney problems.

• -diabetes causes blockage or damage to small
  blood vessels that feed the bodies organs.
• High blood sugar can cause kidney
  problems.